I think the reasoning is that organic matter will breakdown and change density over time, whereas sand is just sand. With the change in density, your work to level is made even harder.
Top Dressing with sand/compost questions...
Planning my second round of sand leveling (1/4") in the front (~750 sqft)next week but wanted to add some compost into the mix. Here is my timeline so far:
4/1 - Starter Fertilizer (24-25-4)
5/1 - Top Dressing/Leveling 1/4" mason sand (.5 yard) with full bag of milorganite (5-4-0, 36lbs)
What ratio of sand/compost would you guys recommend? 80/20?
Or
Would it be better just to top dress with the sand and throw down another full application of the starter fertilizer a few days before the sand?
Thanks!!! :thumbup:
4/1 - Starter Fertilizer (24-25-4)
5/1 - Top Dressing/Leveling 1/4" mason sand (.5 yard) with full bag of milorganite (5-4-0, 36lbs)
What ratio of sand/compost would you guys recommend? 80/20?
Or
Would it be better just to top dress with the sand and throw down another full application of the starter fertilizer a few days before the sand?
Thanks!!! :thumbup:
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