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Re: builders sand instead of horticultural sand
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"jw 111" <blue.star77@REMOOVEvirgin.net> wrote in message
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> Is there really any reason why builders sand should not be used rather
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> the more expensive horticultural sand, in making up a soil mixture for
> pots?
Go to B & Q and buy some of their sharp sand. Do not used anything except
sharp sand and it might be a good idea to wash it with plenty of water
before use. If you're an amateur laying bricks it's best not to use sharp
sand - I tried it, but only once! You could also add a little builders grit
(likewise washed of course) to your mixture if there's a lack of small
stones in the other constituents.
Geoff
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"Geoff" <gg.peaceyREMOVE@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> "jw 111" <blue.star77@REMOOVEvirgin.net> wrote in message
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> Go to B & Q and buy some of their sharp sand. Do not used anything except
> sharp sand and it might be a good idea to wash it with plenty of water
> before use. If you're an amateur laying bricks it's best not to use
> sharp sand - I tried it, but only once! You could also add a little
> builders grit (likewise washed of course) to your mixture if there's a
> lack of small stones in the other constituents.
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> Geoff
many thanks to all . i notice that our local b&q sand says its already
washed. still wants more washing would you say? out of interest would you
explain to a novice why there should be small stones included?
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