and allows it to decompose aerobically to form a new structured soil horizon
The sand and gravel in the slits respond differently to repeated cycles of wetting and drying compared with the adjacent soil causing the level of sand and gravel in the slits to sink progressively relative to the soil
A very fine single sized 2/6
Examples of uses might include as a coarse aggregate for fine concrete mixes or drainage stone type A10 (Pea Gravel)
The sand is free from organic humus and when dry will dessicate (dewater) many forms of harmful bacteria
Children's Playpit Sand Single Sized Aggregate and allows it to decomposeOur sand pit sand is a clean, washed, natural fine sand, selected for use in children's sand pits, as used by generations of the McGee family. It is an excellent sand for sand castles due to its water retaining properties. One tonne bag (1000kg) will hold about 550 litres of Sand pit sand, sufficient to fill a square 1m by 1m, to 0. 5m depth. The sand is free from organic humus and when dry will dessicate (dewater) many forms of harmful bacteria. View