[Arid_gardener] Re: Granite as soil amendment (or Mulch)

[Olin Miller]

There have been several excellent reponses to Ed Jeter's question posted on 
this list and I'm sure many of us learned something from them.  But Ed 
Jeter, who was not listed as a recipient and who appears not to be 
subscribed to the list, probably did not see the answers to his question.

Olin


----- Original Message ----- From: <edjeter at cox.net>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 2:07 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
> Ed Jeter
> 85022
> edjeter at cox.net
> I read an article recently recommending using quarter-10 gravel (washed) 
> to amend clay soil and improve drainage.  This gravel contains pieces 1/4" 
> to 1/10" in diameter and is washed to remove the fines.
> The article also recommended using this to
> mulch certain plants such as lavender, etc.
> I have been unable to find this product in the valley and was wondering 
> what you would recommend I use as a substitute. Thanks.