JayC

Hi John,

I have used pure coarse river sand, and am continuing to do so with some of my Australian natives. I'm a bit like the caveman, i over-water, its a habit. I really enjoy using it, and i must say that over-watering is very difficult. I do add slow release (native ofcoarse) to my.........mix?

I must stress that this sand it coarse. Once sifted, nobody would look at it and think "sand". Its particles are large, and look like rock. They do not look like sandstone, however, they resemble granite or something. I am not game to try this with things like maples, even though they are easier to keep than most Australian natives (in my experience). I was happy to try it with natives as the soil around here is naturally very nutrient deficient.

JayC