you can add about a 1/2 cup of Cow/Stear manure compost to get the salt and minerals. I also run a drip line with 1 drip to it and I don't have to remember to add water. Ocean Beach sand has all the salt you need
Very good layout. You can just sprinkled the salt on top of the sand. When you add water it will dissolve. Also if you have any composted manure, spread (dust) a little on the top. It provides more minerals.
@@LarryDickman1 It’s the way we bought it so I’m guessing it was, I have noticed when I water my flowers that the over flow looks like tea. I just want to make sure that I’m not causing harm to any of these amazing creatures I’m blessed enough to see and fend for
That should be absolutely fine. Some suggest using play sand if you don’t have access to beach sand. So this should work. You can add some salt (not table) mineral (I use sea salt) to add nutrients and/or some manure mixed in. Good Luck and thanks for being here!
Great question! I would check it after a hard rain or place it somewhere out of the rain …but my experience is the sand absorbs most of it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Marie..thank you so much for pointing that out! The sand I used is from our private property and there is a lot of it. That said, you are correct. As I mention in the video you can also use store bought sand or stones. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Deb
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4:24 I was looking for something new to add to my garden and this is very inspiring 🦋 TFS and Happy Gardening Comrade 🌿!
Thank you! Have fun and let me know how the butterflies like it!!!
you can add about a 1/2 cup of Cow/Stear manure compost to get the salt and minerals. I also run a drip line with 1 drip to it and I don't have to remember to add water. Ocean Beach sand has all the salt you need
Great tips! Thank you:)
Great video. Especially your humor----I need a humor puddling spot?
:))) thank you
Very good layout. You can just sprinkled the salt on top of the sand. When you add water it will dissolve. Also if you have any composted manure, spread (dust) a little on the top. It provides more minerals.
Thank you for these tips and for watching :))
@@mymainegardens You are welcome
I have plenty of compost from our local Amish nursery but it has coffee mixed in with it, is that ok to use
@@momof2641 If the coffee grounds were in during the composting process, I don't see an issue.
@@LarryDickman1 It’s the way we bought it so I’m guessing it was, I have noticed when I water my flowers that the over flow looks like tea. I just want to make sure that I’m not causing harm to any of these amazing creatures I’m blessed enough to see and fend for
I love this so much! Thank you! Your cousin Dee shared this with me.
Aww! Thank you and I love that Dee shared this with you!
Thanks for being real, love it, I am inspired and shared this with a group I am in. :D
You made my day :) thank you !!!!
Do you think pink sea salt would work as well?
A good idea. Host a little loopy.
Glad you liked it. Gardening does make me a little loopy … best comment ever! Thank you for watching and I hope you try it at home!
...............Question: I have beach sand that's been in a sealed, airtight container for a few years, is that safe to use?
That should be absolutely fine. Some suggest using play sand if you don’t have access to beach sand. So this should work. You can add some salt (not table) mineral (I use sea salt) to add nutrients and/or some manure mixed in. Good
Luck and thanks for being here!
Any particular kind of salt, I know Epsom salt but didn’t know if you could use regular old table salt
I make one today. Can’t put the fruit in though because we have an ant issue going on😏
Oohh please let me know how it goes:) a little too early in Maine to make one but soon:)
Does the sand wash out of the saucer when it rains ?
Great question! I would check it after a hard rain or place it somewhere out of the rain …but my experience is the sand absorbs most of it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
If I get beach sand what do I still need to add
Nope. Beach sand already contains salt and minerals they like. You’re good :))
@@mymainegardens so no manure
Just found your video & while I love it, it is illegal to take sand from any beach and bring it home.
Marie..thank you so much for pointing that out! The sand I used is from our private property and there is a lot of it. That said, you are correct. As I mention in the video you can also use store bought sand or stones. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Deb
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