JandM Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I need to get some drainage into my claggy clay soil, and am looking for horticultural grit or something similar in the Lot et Garonne area. Terre de Sud and the likes of Castorama do it, but it only seems to come in smallish bags and costs a fortune. Anyone know where I could get a bulk load - about a tonne - and what it might cost? In Kent I can buy it for £60 a tonne, but I suspect I'm going to end up paying a bit more than that in France. Ideas and suggestions welcome.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val douest Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 It might be worth visiting a local sand/gravel pit as they are often able to supply gravel to your specific requirements which might be small enough for what you need. You could take a sample from a small bag purchased at Castorama or wherever to show them what you are talking about. We have the same problem with heavy clay but can purchase organic compost from a local depot for €33 a trailer load. This we have rotavated into our new beds and it has improved things a lot. Spent mushroom compost is also good if you have a mushroom grower nearby - and so are processed grape pressings, so I'm told. Good luck!Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandM Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks Val. There are gravel pits fairly nearby but I'm embarrassed to say I had never thought of trying there! Perhaps I'll see if I can track down some spent mushroom compost as well.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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