Can you alter sand with topsoil composite or mulch?

Answer 1

Yes, you can, but sand should not be more than 25-30% of the mixture. Check with your local garden center for exact percentages of the mix.

Answer 2

we live in a very sandy area also, for the lawn to grow well you will need 2-4 " of top soil. if you want a garden, be it flower or vegetable you will need to amend it with composite or manure and ALOT of peat moss. the peat hold the moisture in the dirt. cover any open ground area with mulch to help it from drying out due to wind or sun. and water often as it will still wick away as the sand seems to rise as the dirt sinks. don't know why but it does

Answer 3

I don't think there is any way to alter sand & if improving your soil is the aim of the exercise ,then you need to mix in any well decomposed organic matter like compost or farm yard manurre.Sand encourages drainage but has no water holding capacity,this is provided for your plants by the addition of organic material.Mulch keeps in the moisture by limiting evaporation ,but will not directly effect quality of soil until it has broken down enough to mingle into the soil.