Re: Lava sand



>I'm not quite sure why you would want to put lava rock/sand into your 
>garden?

It's an organic soil conditioner.  In addition to improving soil texture, 
drainage, etc., it makes nutrients more available to plant roots and holds 
water without the soil getting water-logged, so water is available to the 
roots on a more consistent basis.  Or at least that's what I've heard.





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