What Is Horticultural Sand: How To Use Sand For Plants
Feb 03, 2022 · Loosening heavy soil: Improving heavy clay soil is difficult but sand can make the soil more porous so that drainage is improved, and roots have a chance to penetrate. If your soil is heavy clay, spread several inches of horticultural sand over the top, then dig it into the top 9 to 10 inches (2325 cm.) of soil. This is a difficult task.