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sand works better as it has tiny grain particles which make sand easy to pour, whereas soil has is much thicker than sand.
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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.
Why is silty soil is better than sandy soil?
Silt contains a lot more usable nutrients for plant life than sand does.
What gets warmer sand or soil?
the answer is the sand because the sand get warmer than the soil but you need thing the sand,soil,thermometor,clock andsun
What do earthworms like better sand or soil?
Earthworms like soil better. Soil gets lots of moisture and hold food that the worms can eat. Sand on the other hand does not give them proper material!! So they like soil better:))Im just a 14 year old but i swear im right:) Were studying them in biology for some reason:) My girliefriend is better than yours:)) Shes rich.
Why does soil retains water better than sand?
i would guees because the sand is not very compact they are little grains and do not link together where as soil is very compact so the water would not 'slip' through it
Which has better stability sand or soil?
Soil has better stability because it can be wet and have better strength than sand...
Why plants grow best in soil why not in sand?
because soil has more nutrients in it which is better than in the sand
Why do bean plants grow better in sand?
They don't grow better in sand they need more attention than in soil. They don't grow better they will survive but need more attention than in soil.
Why do plats grow better in sand than soil?
Because Sand is more airy to the roots to respire better
Will a plant gro beter in soil or sand?
It depends on what plant you are referring to, as there are millions of plants out there; some grow better in sand, and others grow better in soil.
Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
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.
Why is silty soil is better than sandy soil?
Silt contains a lot more usable nutrients for plant life than sand does.
Do sand heat up faster than soil?
sand heats faster than soil
What gets warmer sand or soil?
the answer is the sand because the sand get warmer than the soil but you need thing the sand,soil,thermometor,clock andsun
How are plants growth affected from different soil such as sand and gravel?
Different types of soil, has different types of nutrients. So for ex. if gravel has more nutrients it would grow better, than in the sand.
What do earthworms like better sand or soil?
Earthworms like soil better. Soil gets lots of moisture and hold food that the worms can eat. Sand on the other hand does not give them proper material!! So they like soil better:))Im just a 14 year old but i swear im right:) Were studying them in biology for some reason:) My girliefriend is better than yours:)) Shes rich.
