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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