{"product_id":"coarse-river-sand-3-8-inch-minus-unscreened-sand-with-fines-for-potting-mix-bonsai-soil-amendment-heavy-pot-stabilizer-container-top-dressing","title":"Coarse River Sand 3\/8 Inch Minus, Unscreened Sand with Fines for Potting Mix, Bonsai Soil Amendment, Heavy Pot Stabilizer, Container Top Dressing","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoarse River Sand – 3\/8 Inch Minus, Unscreened with Fines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd weight and adjust moisture characteristics in your specialty potting mixes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoarse River Sand, 3\/8 Inch Minus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This natural, unscreened river sand contains a range of particle sizes, including fines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural coarse river sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\/8 inch minus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unscreened; contains fines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy material for added container stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Potting mix ingredient, container stabilizer, and top dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Adjust Potting Mix Moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Add Weight to Containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Top Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse as a decorative and functional top dressing on plant containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Package Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 14 pounds \/ 5 quarts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade Gallon Fill Equivalents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are approximate container-fill equivalents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade gallon fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.33 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 14 lb \/ 5 quarts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-ounce packages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS Ground Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-cup packages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS Priority Mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-quart packages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS Priority Mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach order is hand-packed in a bag with a reusable tie for convenient storage after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to inspect the material before ordering a larger quantity? 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