Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Sandpit Sand
I would appreciate some advice. I have a bag of sandpit sand but no
sandpit, nor the need of one. Can this sand be put to horticultural uses? -- Joe Farrugia, London |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Sandpit Sand
In article ,
Joe wrote: I would appreciate some advice. I have a bag of sandpit sand but no sandpit, nor the need of one. Can this sand be put to horticultural uses? Yes, very much so. It can be used for most horticultural purposes that simply say "sand". When using it for potting up things that need extreme drainage, you may want to check that it has few fine particles by washing it first. Just put some in a bucket, stir it up with plenty of water and pour the water onto the garden. The remainder will be the medium and large particles - but I should guess that it will be mostly made up of them. Regards, Nick Maclaren, University of Cambridge Computing Service, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QH, England. Email: Tel.: +44 1223 334761 Fax: +44 1223 334679 |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Sandpit Sand
In article , Nick Maclaren
writes Yes, very much so. It can be used for most horticultural purposes that simply say "sand". When using it for potting up things that need extreme drainage, you may want to check that it has few fine particles by washing it first. Just put some in a bucket, stir it up with plenty of water and pour the water onto the garden. The remainder will be the medium and large particles - but I should guess that it will be mostly made up of them. But check for any additives first. Prepared sandpit sand often contains insecticides in anticipation of the livestock the pit can gather from its users. The bag it is in should say so if that is the case. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Sandpit Sand
Thank you Nick and Allan, your advice is much appreciated. Regards
-- Joe Farrugia, London |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
builders sand instead of horticultural sand | Texas | |||
swimming pool sand filter operation | Ponds | |||
WHAT... My pond a sandpit | Ponds | |||
Sand sand and sand | Gardening | |||
white river sand | Freshwater Aquaria Plants |