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Lancashire, United Kingdom Gb

Can I use leftover builders sand mixed in with compost for my herbaceous borders ?




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Not advisable - builders sand, especially if its not washed builders sand, contains a fair amount of lime.

18 Apr, 2014

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Many thanks Bamboo.

18 Apr, 2014

 

You could wash it, which is not as hard as is seems. Put the sand into a large container like a builders bucket and put a hosepipe into it. As the water flows over the edges of the container mix the sand around with a spade. This should flush any soluble impurities out.

18 Apr, 2014

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