Nature's Guide Lava Sand is a rock material used in landscaping and as a soil amendment. It is an excellent high-energy soil amendment. Lava sand helps make the nutrients in the soil more available to the plant roots, plus it increases the water holding capacity of the soil, while separating clay particles. Nature's Guide Lava Sand can be applied to all turf grasses and plants and will not burn.
Application:
Turfgrass: Apply at rate of 40-80 lbs./1,000 sq.ft.
Potted or Container Plants: Mix 1/2 lb. lava sand for every gallon of container size.
Annuals & Perennials: Apply at rate of 80 lbs./1,00 sq.ft. of existing area or area to be planted.
Roses: Use 1/2 lb. for every gallon of container size prior to planting. For existing plants apply 1 cup per rose.
Vegetable Gardens: Mix 40 lbs./100 sq. ft. to be planted. For existing gardens apply at same rate to the top of the soil.
Trees & Shrubs: Mix 20% with existing soil and back fill hole with the root flare even with the top of the soil.
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