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Horticulture grit
davysimmo
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I recently ordered horticulture sand because of drainage problems with my lawn, we have problems with clay. The order came but unfortunately it was horticulture grit. Can I use this on my lawn after it has been aerated?
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It rather depends on the coarseness of the grit davy. I would contact the supplier and request they exchange for what you had actually ordered.
Unfortunately they don't sell the horticultural sand and to send it back would cust me to have it sent back. I can still use it for potting. I know golf greens use a course grit. Just want some advice for usimg it on my lawn.
thanks
Why did the company not inform you that they didn't sell horticultural sand when you ordered it? I still think it is their duty to pay for the return of the grit.
It was mistake.
Ahh. Well at least you can judge for yourself as to whether the grit is small enough to be brushed in. It will probably be better for your heavy soil than the sand would be which is a plus. Good luck with that and happy growing.
Could you not just use sharp sand for this rather than what I assume is a lot more expensive?
Cheers, thanks for taking the time.
You are most welcome.
If you have access to a hollow tine fork you could brush the grit into holes it creates to help drainage but if it is coarse grit it may not go in. You then run risk of kna*****g your mower blade(s)!
Cheers, thanks for that, looks like that's the way forward.
thanks