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Does potting soil retain the most water out of sand potting soil and local top soil?
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What type of soil sand potting soil or a local topsoil retains the most water?
Sand
Which type of soil retains the most water?
Clayey Soil most retain water.
Is sand better than potting soil?
No, not for most plants. Sand doesn't have the nutrients most plants need, which is why potting soil is needed.
What soil can retain the most water?
The best one would be gardening soil
What is built to retain water?
Among many structures used to hold and retain water, the most common one that is used for mass quantities of water is a dam, followed by a aqueduct. Other examples of water-retainers are water bottles, pipes, and jars.
True or false The ability of water to retain heat helps cells maintain homeostasis?
True. The ability of water to retain heat helps cells maintain homeostasis. Water is the most abundant and important nutrient in the body.
Do you retain more water if you drink more water?
No. Salt causes the body to retain water, not water.
Can plants grows better in either sand gravel or potting soil?
Most plants will grow better in potting soil because it contains nutrients the plants need to grow and is formulated so the water will drain slowly enough for the roots to take up the water, but not so slowly to cause the plant to rot. Roots can grow freely and anchor the plant easily.
What is the composition of potting soil?
Whether you purchase a commercial soil or create your own, a quality potting soil is paramount to a healthy container garden. Always use new potting soil when planting or transplanting a new container, as used potting soil can contain diseases and pests passed on from old plants and can be depleted of nutrients. Most potting soils are created with three basic ingredients: compost, peat or sphagnum moss, and perlite or vermiculite
Why do you put salt in with boiling water and vegetables?
It is commonplace to put salt in water when boiling most foods. The reason why you put salt in with boiling water and vegetables is to help them retain moisture.
If you fall into cold water in most case you may only retain the motor skills needed to swim for about how long?
10-30 minutes
Is furosemide a narcotic drug?
No. It is the generic brand of Lasix. This is given to patients so they will not retain water. Most people prescribed this are elderly with heart problems.
