sharp sand water retention - GardenBanter.co.uk

01-11-2007, 10:07 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening

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sharp sand water retention

I wonder if anyone has an opinion about the water retention of sand
when mixed with the general purpose compost you buy in a garden
centre. My experience is that, added at 25%, the mix actually retains
more water than the compost alone. Maybe this is partly due to the
sand breaking down the compost into fine and evenly distributed
particles or something.
Any thoughts welcome

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