{"id":12294,"date":"2022-04-03T20:34:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T20:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=12294"},"modified":"2022-04-03T20:37:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-03T20:37:00","slug":"should-i-mix-sand-with-my-potting-soil-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/should-i-mix-sand-with-my-potting-soil-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Mix Sand with My Potting Soil? | Answered!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Mixing sand with your potting mix will help it to maintain its structure for longer. It is fantastic for plants that you want to keep in the same pot for more than 2 years. Adding coarse sand to your potting mix will slow down how quickly the level will drop and keep the plant stable. Use a 1 part coarse river sand to 3 parts potting soil mix for large plants including fruit trees and bird of paradise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The type of sand you add to potting mix is important. Avoid using fine, sandpit or builders sand but instead use a coarse sand, sometimes known as river sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n