
Yes, you can make a great potting soil mix by combining sand and compost — as long as you use the proper sand and mix the two ingredients correctly. First, make sure that the compost you are using is completely broken down by running it through a mesh screen to filter out large pieces that need to be returned to the compost pile to continue breaking down. Only use the smaller compost particles that pass through the screen, as these particles have broken down successfully and are ready for use.
Continue reading “Can you mix sand with compost?”