There's a product called “sharp sand" that more gardeners are turning to to improve their garden soil naturally. Here's what it is and how you can use it in your own yard to amend the soil. Meet ...

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 ...

Just a bit of sharp sand (I live in the U.K. and from what I’ve heard, sharp sand is known as builder’s sand or masonry sand stateside) and my troubles should be over.

Sharp sand can be bought in garden centres and home improvement stores such as B&Q where it only costs £3.47 for a large bag. Trending Clean away any loose debris or fallen leaves on your patio ...

Sharing his expertise, the 67-year-old revealed that gardening enthusiasts can also dislodge any moss growing on paving by simply slipping a sharp knife between cracks.

Grit or sharp sand work as effective barrier products to stop slugs and snails reaching the leaves, and should be put down around your plants early in the season, "just as they are poking through ...

Gardeners traditionally use things such as crushed eggshells, sharp sand and soot to repel slugs, but these have limited success. There are also a wide range of barrier methods available, from ...

Garden soil isn't just dirt. It's a complex environment that needs a lot of attention and nurturing. Sharp sand might be just the component you're missing.

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 ...