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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI live near the coast in Burrum Heads Qld and would love to start a vegetable garden but all I have to plant in is sand. I realise I can add compost but there is still nothing to hold moisture. What else can I add to bulk up the sand?
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1 Comment To "Sand"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/13/2016 @ 11:17 pm
I’m listed links for you regarding amending your soil.
I would suggest you try gardening in containers or raised beds.
You can then control the soil.
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm [5]