The grittiness of this type of sand helps water drain smoothly and allows the plant roots to breathe ample oxygen.

One of many clever ways to use sand in your garden, including sharp sand, is to create free-draining potting mixes for plants like alpines that don't thrive in water-saturated soil.This is done by ...

Sharp sand improves drainage and prevents root rot by loosening compacted, clay-heavy soil. It’s often mixed into compost or seed-starting mixes to create a breathable rooting environment without ...

Mix lawn seeds with sharp sand for an effective way to keep the birds away. He only told me this last weekend and I haven’t had a chance to implement the advice, but rest assured it’s ...

In fact, sharp sand can even improve the soil structure around your garden and improve air circulation which can create a healthier environment for surrounding plants. Sharp sand can be bought in ...

Quirks and Quarks 8:21 Plants Glue On Sand for Armour - 2016/03/12 - Pt. 6 For more than a century, botanists have noticed that some plants in arid, sandy environments acquire a coat of sand.

Some plants may use an odd, yet simple defensive tactic against insect herbivores: sand. New research suggests that some plants use sand grains as an unappetizing and abrasive armour ...