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Horticultural Sand - Description Bulk Bag of Horticultural Sand Washed & Graded Lime FreeBulk Bag Volume: 1m3 (1000 Litres) Coverage: 20m2 at Depth of 2" (5cm)Grain Size: 0.05 - 2.3mm Improves Drainage & Opens Up Soil Structure Ideal For Anchoring Aquatic Plants Horticultural Sand (Bulk Bag) - Delivery - Please Read! Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry Delivery is to kerbside only If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery) It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs) Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs) Re-rooting of a pallet where incorrect delivery address details have been given, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs) Return of pallets when items are already delivered will incur a 60 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs) Horticultural Sand - Benefits Reduces root damage during 'pricking out' processAids cuttings establishment & drainageImproves lawn drainageBreaks up heavy soils Horticultural Sand - Uses Mix With Compost Horticultural sand is mostly mixed with composts to improve drainage & aerationAdd 20-30 grams per 1 litre of compostSowing Seeds & Cuttings Ideal for starting seeds & caring for cuttingsReduces the risk of damping off & other fungal diseasesMix 1 part sand to 3 parts compostLawn Dressing Use after scarifying & aerating your lawn Scatter the sand over the lawn surface & bru

Description Westland Horticultural Sand is perfect for mixing with compost to create the optimum growing media for seeds and cuttings. It has been specially sourced and washed to produce a carefully graded, lime free, free draining horticultural sand. 20kg bag How to Use: 1. Mixing with Composts Add approximately one handful (20-30g) of sand to each litre of compost and mix in well. Westland Horticultural Sand can be used to allow extra drainage to stop roots from becoming water-logged. 2. Sowing Seeds and taking Cuttings Westland Horticultural Sand can be used to mix with compost to produce a free draining seed bed to help germination and avoid damping off and other fungal diseases. Mix 1 part sand to 3 parts compost to produce a seed and cutting mix. By creating a looser structure, it also aids pricking out to stop root damage to the delicate seedlings. Some seeds grow better when sown in compost, topped with a layer of sand. 3. Lawn Drainage Lawns can become compacted and water-logged in wet weather. To improve drainage use the tines of a fork, or a hollow tined aerator to create drainage holes in the lawn. Apply a liberal dressing of Westland Horticultural Sand 4-6cm deep across the lawn and using a soft brush, work this into the holes to create drainage channels. 4. Capillary Benches Westland Horticultural Sand is excellent for use on Capillary Benches in greenhouses. Prepare the capillary bed ensuring the lining is intact. Spread on an even layer of Westland Horticultural Sand 4-6cm deep across the bed using a flat board. Water the bench to saturation point and then place the plant pots firmly into the capillary bed to ensure water is drawn up into the pots. 5. Breaking up Heavy Soils Spread a good shovel full per square metre and dig into the soil or work into beds and borders with a fork. This will improve drainage and help break down heavy clay soils. Reviews Questions