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Re: Blasting sand



Bk writes:

> Anyone on the list know where I can find a large, inexpensive supply of
>  "1/8 in. blasting sand?" Kitty litter is the right size but lacks the mass
>  to hold down roots of new plants?

But blasting sand and kitty litter serve two different functions.  The
blasting sand at 1/8 inch will hold down roots, but won't promote root hair
development.  It is also considered better to use "gravel"  of 1/16-3/32 inch
diameter.

Just my observations.
Bob Dixon