Ground Cover (Dirt)

[Dennis Bourey]

Thank you Lynnb, I just bought 2 bags and I will experiment as soon as it shows up. Was on sale.Dennis


https://www.walmart.com/ip/True-Pitch-Flex-A-Clay-Softball-and-Baseball-Field-Clay-1-Bag/53736937

[Lynnb]

Thank you Lynnb, I just bought 2 bags and I will experiment as soon as it shows up. Was on sale.Dennis


https://www.walmart.com/ip/True-Pitch-Flex-A-Clay-Softball-and-Baseball-Field-Clay-1-Bag/53736937

I take it you bought two bags to get the free shipping? 

[Dennis Bourey]

Lynnb, Hell Ya, They wanted more for shipping then the cost of the dirt lol...Dennis

[NEMMRRC]

Jeff Grove turned me on to using sanded grout. You can get it in different colors from your home improvement store.


Jaime

[Dennis Bourey]

Jamie thank you. I will check on that as soon they let me in Lowes lol

[Bruce Oberleitner]

Bob Brown wrote about using sanded grout for dirt in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of the Gazette in his editorial.   

- FYI

[Dennis Bourey]

Bruce, Thanks. I don't have that issue...Dennis

[rubbergauge]

I tried the back yard dirt baking and sifting procedure and liked what I got. When I tried to apply it as ground cover when I sprayed it with the usual diluted white glue mixture it dried into a very dark color that I didn't like. Tried another area using a mixture of home made Scenic Cement using matte medium and the color didn't darken. It's important to let the talcum settle in the matte medium mixture or you will see white in your ground cover. I have no idea why the white glue darkens the dirt?

You can see the difference in these test samples.

[Dennis Bourey]

Wow very true, Good job Rubbergauge......Dennis