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Eastern Shore of VA

What's the purpose of the sand around the stump of your plant?
What kind of sand is used?

5/15/2015 10:31:13 PM

formerly RGG

Course or agricultural sand is used. The purpose is to provide excellent drainage around the stump so that it has little chance of rotting. I also added a bunch of pea gravel to one of my growing areas this year to help with drainage and also I have heard worms enjoy the tiny rocks. Most of my soil is really thick with worms this year. At least so far it is I mean to say.

5/16/2015 9:27:44 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

Will play sand work?

5/17/2015 7:58:16 AM

formerly RGG

Playground sand should be fine but it will have smaller particle size and so will be slightly less desirable.

5/17/2015 4:11:49 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

As always, thanks for the info TD.
You veterans always keep us rookies in check

5/17/2015 10:06:53 PM