sand in soil, can it be da beach

rabidcow · Jun 9, 2009

ya thats about it, should be a fuckin killer thread here lol. replies should include probobly yes, no and why would you use sand at all in your soil.
if you ask the 3rd option i will preaanswer now............... cuz sum1 told me too?!?!?!??.......
free sand atthe beach, on the ocean.......... i would use the stuff near the road if that helps, not near the wter

Nocturn3 · Jun 9, 2009

Some soils have sand mixed in, since it helps with drainage. Another good use for sand is as a protective layer on top of your soil, which will help control fungus gnats and other pests. It was also used as a hydroponic medium in the old days.

StoneInLove · Jun 9, 2009

I supposed if you washed the heck out of it? I've used playground sand in soil before. One theory was that it gave roots points to split at. That's why I did it anyways. Then 'dro.

rabidcow · Jun 9, 2009

Nocturn3 said:
Some soils have sand mixed in, since it helps with drainage. Another good use for sand is as a protective layer on top of your soil, which will help control fungus gnats and other pests. It was also used as a hydroponic medium in the old days.

cmon dude i did premptive stopage to theanswers thatdidnt answer, lol damnpot heds kiddin kiddin.
serioussly tho.
can i use beachsand to add to my soil?
i live 1 mile from thebeach, it would give me reasonto gothere.
dont have kidss, so imaystick out on da playground

Nocturn3 · Jun 9, 2009

rabidcow said:
cmon dude i did premptive stopage to theanswers thatdidnt answer, lol damnpot heds kiddin kiddin.

Sorry, my brain skipped over the "txt spk" and incomprehensible parts of your post, and the only part I fully read was this:

rabidcow said:
yes, no and why would you use sand at all in your soil.

This is where I directed my answer, but now I realise that this wasn't actually the question. :lol:

I will make more of an effort to decode these kind of posts from now on (or not :roll:

)

rabidcow · Jun 9, 2009

Nocturn3 said:
Sorry, my brain skipped over the "txt spk" and incomprehensible parts of your post, and the only part I fully read was this:

This is where I directed my answer, but now I realise that this wasn't actually the question.

I will make more of an effort to decode these kind of posts from now on (or not )

keyboaard has issues............
and you are probobly real helpful to people(or not)............
the question was in the fuckin title can u use beachsand in your soil ffs?

Nocturn3 · Jun 9, 2009

I'm guessing the answer is: yes, as long as you clean it properly. Use boiling water, or maybe bake it in the oven for a while. That should kill any nasty shit that may be on it.

rabidcow · Jun 10, 2009

Nocturn3 said:
I'm guessing the answer is: yes, as long as you clean it properly. Use boiling water, or maybe bake it in the oven for a while. That should kill any nasty shit that may be on it.

ok, ya that sounds like kind of a pain in the ass............kinda likee typing on this keyboard. ssorry for snappin, this keyboard will get to ya. like typing 10 words a minute........
thx for insight there......... maybe i could use a torch, aint bringin beachsand inside the house. one accident and its a nightmare
thx tho

spiked1 · Jun 10, 2009

Simple answer, NO.
The salt residue will kill your plants.
Get some sand from a builders or landscaping supply store, it's clean and good for drainage.
Or use perlite, it does the same job.
Have you ever seen a brick wall with white stains, that's because they stole sand from the beach and it can take years to leach out.
River sand is the one to use, no salt. :blsmoke:

thwack · Jun 10, 2009

spiked1 said:
Simple answer, NO.
The salt residue will kill your plants.
Get some sand from a builders or landscaping supply store, it's clean and good for drainage.
Or use perlite, it does the same job.
Have you ever seen a brick wall with white stains, that's because they stole sand from the beach and it can take years to leach out.
River sand is the one to use, no salt.

And there you go. No... because of the amount of salt in beach sand. Very bad.

Boneman · Jun 10, 2009

I'll second the last two posts. I also live near the beach and as easy as it sounds, its definately not worth it.

tyke1973 · Jun 10, 2009

Beach sand contains alot of salt so does the sea grow with this and the plants will suffer.

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