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Old 06-04-2005, 01:19 AM
Don
 
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"jw 111" wrote in message
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Is there really any reason why builders sand should not be used rather

than
the more expensive horticultural sand, in making up a soil mixture for

pots?

I wonder if builders' sand sometimes might contain lime in it? It need not
have a neutral pH but might be quite alkaline.

regards
Don