Leveling sand
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Leveling sand
Is river sand bad for Bermuda? A mulch company told me it is what I needed. I got a scoop and put it out. Then I started thinking about the small grains/pebbles and wondered if the river sand would dry soil out? There's no way to remove it. If it's bad, can I put regular white sand over the top?
- andy10917
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Re: Leveling sand
Topic does not belong in "Lawn Basics 101" - it has been moved to "Warm-Season Grasses".
- Dchall_San_Antonio
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Re: Leveling sand
I don't see a distinction between most sands. There is a difference in measured grain size, but "regular" white sand has differences, too.
- ECUPirate
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Re: Leveling sand
I've always heard that play sand and mason sand is the best for leveling, but to also mix it with soil. If you put down just sand the sand will get hot and dry your grass out quicker. I don't think I would use the river sand, unless it's been screened to remove rocks and pebbles.
- HoosierLawnGnome
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Re: Leveling sand
Use masonry sand. The smaller particles help.
- Dchall_San_Antonio
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Re: Leveling sand
I have used fine sand and I've used generic (clay) kitty litter, which is extremely coarse. Both worked fine.
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