Commented: pure sand for soilI live in Florida on nothing but sand. It won't hold water and when it is dry it even repels water. The CEC is just over 3 (meaning it has no capacity to hold nutrients or water). Here is a link to la...
Commented: sharp/coarse sand to amend clayEverything you read will tell you it doesn't work but it absolutely does - you just have to add enough sand. My dad grew on orange clay backfill in PA. Make a raised bed and add the course sand on top...
Commented: Clay soil - how do I fix it? Or do I have to?My dad grew on orange clay in PA - probably similar. Everything you read will tell you not to add sand to the clay. He grew in raised beds - added about 3 to 4" course builders sand on the top an...
