Re: brugmansia/Gasoline in soil

Most gasoline should evaporate over time, but it is toxic to most plants and 
soil born organisms.  Being an organic compound and mostly a hydrocarbon it 
will burn into water and C02. If a lot was spilled on the ground you might 
want to remove the soil and burn it in a pit and replace the soil, other wise 
give it time to evaporate.

Now if it was oil it would be more of a problem, since oils have tars that do 
not evaporate.

I think we all have been foolish enough to spill gasoline on out lawns when 
we cut the grass, and we know that it kills the grass. My guess is that your 
husband thought about this and then used the gas.  We also know that after a 
while the grass grows back.  If the soil was saturated with gas-then it might 
be a few weeks to months before all the gas evaporates.
Next time no gas-one should only use approved products for approved purposes.
The wise and proper use of chemical compounds is effective and safe, but the 
improper use can be destructive and a health hazard.

Paul

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