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burtonridr
PostPosted: Jul 29th, '08, 03:06 
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Dave Donley wrote:
I'm using 1/4" gravel, but my next purchase of gravel will be 1/2". I'd like a bit bigger gravel than the 1/4".


Why? I would think the smaller gravel would give more surface area for bacteria to grow and help support the plants better. What problems are you seeing with the 1/4"?
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I want bigger holes between the gravel, and I also want an angular gravel so that it kind of "locks" in place. Better for walking-on.
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Dave Donley wrote:
I want bigger holes between the gravel, and I also want an angular gravel so that it kind of "locks" in place. Better for walking-on.


Better for walking on?

I was talking about for the grow beds..... You must have huge grow beds :shock:
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I'd like to have the equivalent of six 4' x 8' beds, at ground level in a patio form:

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