Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Bring Back the Green?

Bring Back the Green is made from mined gypsum (calcium sulfate).  It has been pelletized to make it easier to use.  Bring Back the Green is guaranteed to contain 15% calcium and 20% sulfur, both of which are essential plant nutrients.

2.  How does Bring Back the Green work?

Bring Back the Green works in two ways.  First, it binds soil particles together to improve air and water infiltration.  This prevents urine concentrations from building up in the soil.  Secondly, the calcium in Bring Back the Green replaces sodium in the soil.  The sodium is washed out of the root zone and away from the grass roots.

3.  What else can Bring Back the Green be used for?

Bring Back the Green can be used to repair damage caused by salt, either road salt or from salt water.  Applying ½ to 1 cup of Bring Back the Green per square foot will help flush salt out of the soil, while providing essential nutrients to jump start new growth.  Bring Back the Green can also be used on new lawns to encourage rooting and increase the hardiness of young plants. Many of our customers have purchased Bring Back the Green in bulk to repair damage from flood waters and have had great success. Bring Back The Green can be applied to gardens, flower beds, roses, trees, shrubs and will aid in composting.

4.  I noticed burned spots in my lawn this spring that weren’t there last fall.  Will Bring Back the Green still work, even though the damage occurred a while ago?

Bring Back the Green will improve air and water infiltration, and help flush salts out of the soil regardless of how long it has been there.  Depending on soil structure and salt concentration, it may take longer to get the effect you want from Bring Back the Green.

5.  Does Bring Back the Green change the pH of the soil?

No, however Bring Back the Green has a buffering effect on the soil, making it less susceptible to damage. Although there are many sources that claim you can alter urine pH and prevent damage, urine burn spots have absolutely nothing to do with pH, but result from an excess of nitrogen and salt.