Garden Notes
Use Red Sand in Your Garden: Get
Better Drainage
Use red sand to improve garden soil drainage, especially in regions with heavy clay soils.
Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says that unlike white builder's sand or play sand, red sand contains multiple sized particles, including fine particles and some almost the size of small pea gravel. By incorporating red sand into your soil, you can significantly enhance its drainage properties, ensuring better growth conditions for your plants.
While getting red sand may seem like a hassle and can be a bit pricey, the long-term benefits for your garden make it a worthwhile investment.
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Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says that unlike white builder's sand or play sand, red sand contains multiple sized particles, including fine particles and some almost the size of small pea gravel. By incorporating red sand into your soil, you can significantly enhance its drainage properties, ensuring better growth conditions for your plants.
While getting red sand may seem like a hassle and can be a bit pricey, the long-term benefits for your garden make it a worthwhile investment.
Related Videos:
Soil Preparation
TWIG Taking a Soil Sample
Soil Testing
Related Resources:
Organic Matter and Soil Amendments