Topic: Sand Topsoil
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Why would someone put sand as topsoil?
to improve drainge ANSWER: In the area that I live in, some people use sand as a filler to fill holes in their grass area that has been removed by erosion. It works, but is not the best thing to use. Sand has nothing to offer except volume ... Read More »
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Which holds more water, 1.sand 2.potting soil 3. topsoil 4. mulch...
Topsoil is heavier than potting soil, sand and mulch so it holds more water than the others. Thick mulch prevents evaporation. Read More »
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What would be better to till into clay : topsoil or course sand f...
Lime is the answer to the clay problem. Breaks it up and stops it clumping. However,for a large area,that can be expensive. If you can wait a year,potatoes are good at cleaning up clays,and will grow well. Also roses do very well. My father... Read More »
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Answers to Other Common Questions
Due to the nature of the sand particles being large and homogenous they form many marcropores (which hold a lot of air) as they can not sit in nicely close to each other (imagine a bucket of tennis balls). In a soil there is a combination o... Read More »
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Often topsoil is available for free. Persons building houses, excavating for pools and ponds need to find sites to dispose of top soil. If you are wanting to acquire topsoil you might contact a developer or pool company or check on craigsli... Read More »
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gravel or sand would be much better than topsoil, drainage would be one major benefit on gravel or sand Read More »
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GDay Mate. Can solve this for you. I spend 40% of my job leveling lawns and other areas. Firstly you do not use sand. Despite what anyone might say there are many reasons horticulturaly for not using sand. I will be happy to explain these r... Read More »
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Clay. It is usually moist or wet when you dig it. Water seeps through sand quickest, and topsoil is like a sponge and can hold a lot of water when wet, but clay is the correct answer. Clay is used in pottery and the water dried out and fi... Read More »
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Yes. 275 Wetmore Park, Rochester, NY, 14606-1401 Read More »
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