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No more than 50 percent of a given volume of soil can be represented by adding sand to a garden. Equal amounts of clay and of sand respectively contribute to nutrient retention on the one hand and to aeration and drainage on the other. They ensure that soil will have 50 percent occupancy by air and moisture pore spaces and 50 percent by minerals and organic matter.

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Ty poured some sand into a pan. Which other material should Ty add to the pan in order to model stream erosion?

Ty should add water to the pan in order to model stream erosion. Water is a key factor in causing erosion in streams by carrying and transporting sediments downstream. When combined with sand or other sediment, it can demonstrate the process of erosion in a simple model.


What should you mix in with garden soil to make it rich with minerals?

use greensand and compost. Add composted cow manure to a rate of one fifty pound bag per 100 square feet of garden and till it under. POOF! instant rich soil without too much nitrogen. Add some lime and epsom salt too.


How do you improve clay loam?

To improve clay loam soil, you can add organic matter such as compost or aged manure to increase fertility and improve drainage. Avoid working the soil when it's too wet to prevent compaction, and consider planting cover crops to help break up the clay and add nutrients to the soil. Additionally, rotating crops can help improve soil health over time.


What kind of soil you use to fill a garden box?

I always think a well mixed mixture of 1/4 sterile topsoil, 1/4 sharp sand and 2/4 well rotted garden compost is good (also add a couple of handfuls of pelleted chicken manure). You will need to add more manure and some extra compost each year and replace the mixture every 3 years (dig it into the borders). Alternatively you could purchase bags of a proprietary garden tub compost.


After backwashing a pool do you need to add earth back to the filter immediately?

Yes, after backwashing a pool filter you should add diatomaceous earth (DE) back to the filter immediately if you have a DE filter. If you have a sand or cartridge filter, there is no need to add anything after backwashing.

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How can I improve my garden soil by adding sand?

Adding sand to your garden soil can help improve drainage and aeration, especially if your soil is heavy or compacted. However, it's important to be cautious with the amount of sand you add, as too much can lead to poor water retention and nutrient deficiencies. Consider mixing sand with organic matter like compost to create a balanced soil mixture that promotes healthy plant growth.


How much compost should you put in your garden?

At least one inch (2.54 centimeters) a year is the amount of compost that should be put in a garden. This will allow nutrients to be put into the soil. If you are looking to correct physical problems, such as bad drainage and poor structure of the soil), add twice that.


How do you make grout?

Grout is little more than a mixture of sand and cement. To make grout, add just a little bit of sand to a bucket of cement. Mix it it a creamy paste. If you add too much sand, it will be too hard to stir.


What do you need to add to sand when planting a lawn or garden?

It depends on the soil. Sand will open-up the texture of heavy (high clay content) soils which will benefit plant roots, but a sandy or otherwise light (low clay content) soil, does not need more sand added.


How can I add some raised garden beds?

I would like to add some garden beds to my current garden configuration. How can I build some raised garden beds?


Is there Dutch game garden on MySpace?

The short answer: No, there is not To add a question: Should the Dutch Game Garden be on myspace? What would be the benefits and what would it add to already existing profiles on other social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn?


What should you add to your yard to increase sulfur?

If you must increase Sulphur in your garden try Flowers of Sulphur.


Can hermit crabs live in moonsand?

No. They need to bury themselves in sand, and moonsand pack together too much. You can buy normal sand for a sand box to put them in, though. There is special sand that you can add sometimes to their cage too.


How often should you change the sand or add sand to a Flo Pro sand filter for a swimming pool?

The sand should last for a long time in some cases years. If you see sand in your pool in probably means it is time to change or if the pool looks cloudy that could mean sand is soft (has lost sharp edges). if you take some in your hands and rub them together it should feel very coarse if not change it


What is the quantity of cement aggregate sand for filling 1 cft of concrete?

There should be three quarters of a pound of sand. If the cement is reinforced then add 25 percent more.


How do you fix paint that has run?

Unfortunately, you have to sand off the run then paint it again. Depending on the paint type, you should use emery paper and keep it wet while you sand.


Is sand stronger than flour?

Yes. Sand is made of minerals and Flour is powder. But if you add water to flour it becomes paster. If you add water to sand it stay's itself.