Coarse River Sand 3/8 Inch Minus, Unscreened Sand with Fines for Potting Mix, Bonsai Soil Amendment, Heavy Pot Stabilizer, Container Top Dressing

Coarse River Sand – 3/8 Inch Minus, Unscreened with Fines

Add weight and adjust moisture characteristics in your specialty potting mixes with Coarse River Sand, 3/8 Inch Minus. This natural, unscreened river sand contains a range of particle sizes, including fines.

Its substantial weight makes it especially useful for adding stability to containers that may tip or blow over in windy conditions. It can also be used as a top dressing or as a component in custom potting mixes.

Product Features

• Material: Natural coarse river sand

• Maximum size: 3/8 inch minus

• Screening: Unscreened; contains fines

• Weight: Heavy material for added container stability

• Uses: Potting mix ingredient, container stabilizer, and top dressing

Recommended Uses

1. Adjust Potting Mix Moisture

Use coarse river sand as an alternative to pumice or lava when you want to reduce moisture retention in a custom potting mix. The results will depend on the proportions and other ingredients in your blend.

2. Add Weight to Containers

River sand is very heavy and can add useful weight to pots. This helps stabilize containers and reduce the chance of them blowing over in windy locations.

3. Top Dressing

Use as a decorative and functional top dressing on plant containers.

Available Package Sizes

• 15 ounces

• 10 cups

• Approximately 14 pounds / 5 quarts

Trade Gallon Fill Equivalents

These are approximate container-fill equivalents:

Shipping Information

• 15-ounce packages: USPS Ground Advantage

• 10-cup packages: USPS Priority Mail

• 5-quart packages: USPS Priority Mail

Each order is hand-packed in a bag with a reusable tie for convenient storage after opening.

Sample Orders

Want to inspect the material before ordering a larger quantity? Samples are available for the cost of shipping.

Please note:

• Samples are for inspection and are not enough to complete a project.

• If you order 6 gallons or more after purchasing a sample, the sample shipping cost will be reimbursed.

• Simply let us know when placing your larger order.

From Our Specialty Nursery

We are a commercial wholesale and retail plant nursery with over 35 years of experience mixing specialty potting soils. Explore our other soil amendments to find ingredients for your own custom growing blends.

Add natural weight and coarse texture to your potting projects with unscreened Coarse River Sand!