APPLICATION | RECOMMENDED PRODUCT |
GRAVELS |
Base material for underneath a patio, retaining wall, etc. | Granular A and concrete sand This is the industry recommended base material for product installation.
Natural screenings Provides good immediate compaction, however drainage is not as good.
High performance bedding (HPB) Self-compacting, needs to be installed in a contained area.
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Driveway gravel, concrete pad, or shed base | ¾” limestone clear |
Drainage behind a retaining wall or in a weeping bed | ¾ – 1” round stone |
Regular pea gravel | ⅜” round stone |
SANDS |
Leveling an area | Concrete sand |
Mixing mortar, regular sweeping sand, between pool and pond liners, or in a playbox | Brick sand |
Dog runs | ⅜” pea gravel |
Hardening material for in between paving stones | Polymeric sand |
SOILS |
Back filling an area or underneath new sod | Screened topsoil |
Gardening or planting | Triple mix Gro max
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Seeding a lawn | Topdressing Gro-turf
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Amending existing garden | Aged mushroom compost Premium ¼” compost
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