Vitax Sharp Sand Small

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Vitax Sharp Sand Small

Vitax Sharp Sand Small

£4.38 £4.17

Vitax Sharp Sand Small

£4.38 £4.17

Vitax Sharp Sand is a high-quality, versatile growing medium designed to improve soil structure, drainage, and aeration. Ideal for a variety of gardening applications, this sharp sand is perfect for mixing with compost, potting soil, or using as a top dressing. Whether you’re enhancing drainage in your garden beds or creating the perfect potting mix for your plants, Vitax Sharp Sand is an essential tool for any gardener looking to achieve optimal soil health.

Key Benefits:

  • Improves Drainage: The coarse texture of sharp sand enhances drainage in heavy soils, preventing waterlogging and root rot.
  • Promotes Aeration: Increases soil aeration, allowing roots to breathe and access essential nutrients more effectively.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for mixing with compost or potting soil, improving soil structure for a wide range of plants, including flowers, vegetables, and shrubs.
  • Ideal for Seedlings: Provides a well-draining medium for seed sowing and rooting cuttings, promoting healthy growth from the start.
  • Durable and Long-Lasting: Resistant to compaction, ensuring long-term improvements to soil texture and structure.

Instructions for Use:

  • Application: Mix Vitax Sharp Sand with your existing soil or compost at a ratio of 1:3 (sharp sand to soil) to enhance drainage and aeration.
  • Potting Mix: Use as part of a potting mix by combining with compost and other amendments for optimal growing conditions.
  • Top Dressing: Apply a thin layer on the surface of soil in pots or garden beds to improve drainage and reduce surface crusting.

Seasonal Tips:

  • Spring: Use to prepare garden beds before planting to ensure optimal drainage and aeration for new plants.
  • Summer: Add to potting mixes for container plants to keep soil well-draining during hot months.
  • Autumn/Winter: Incorporate into garden beds to improve structure for winter crops and prepare for spring planting.

Technical Specifications:

  • Active Ingredients: Pure sharp sand, free from contaminants.
  • Form: Granular.
  • Weight: Available in small bags (specific weight can vary).
  • Coverage: Coverage depends on application; generally suitable for various garden sizes.

Environmental Impact:

  • Eco-Friendly: Sourced responsibly, Vitax Sharp Sand contributes to sustainable gardening practices.
  • Wildlife-Friendly: Safe for use around garden wildlife, promoting a balanced ecosystem.

Safety & Precautions:

  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets to maintain product quality.
  • Safety: Wear gloves when handling to prevent irritation, and wash hands thoroughly after use.
  • Disposal: Dispose of any unused product responsibly, following local waste management regulations.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 60 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

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Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

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