Vitax Horticultural Grit - Small

Vitax Horticultural Grit (Small) Drainage & Aeration Soil Improver

The Vitax Horticultural Grit is a versatile small-sized grit designed to enhance your gardening by significantly improving drainage, aeration, and decorative finishes, placing it in the Soil Improvers category. This high-quality grit is ideal for pots, containers, and garden beds, ensuring healthier plant growth by helping to prevent waterlogging and promoting robust root health. It features Versatile Usage, functioning perfectly as both a soil conditioner to Enhance Aeration by loosening compacted soil, and as a decorative top dressing for a polished appearance. This essential gardening partner is Suitable for pots, containers, raised beds, and garden paths, and can be used at any time of the year.

• Key Features and Specifications

This product is a Horticultural Grit (Small Pack). It Improves Drainage (prevents waterlogging). It Enhances Aeration (promotes root health). It has Versatile Usage (soil conditioning and decorative top dressing). It is Ideal for pots, containers, and raised beds. It can be used any time of the year.

• How to Use:

For Preparation, Use directly from the bag as no washing is required. For Application, Mix with compost or soil to improve drainage and aeration, or Spread as a decorative top dressing around plants for a neat finish. For Reapplication, Apply as needed to maintain soil quality and decorative finishes. It is Ideal for pots, containers, raised beds, and garden paths and should be used during planting or as a soil amendment any time of the year.

• Advantages and Disadvantages

A major advantage is its effectiveness at Improving Drainage and Enhancing Aeration, which is vital for preventing root rot in containers. Its dual role as a soil conditioner and a decorative top dressing offers great versatility. A minor drawback is the necessity to Use Gloves for protection and the caution to Avoid inhaling dust during application to ensure safe handling.

• Delivery and Shipping

We rely on dependable courier services such as Royal Mail, DPD Local, and EVRI for product delivery. Standard Delivery typically arrives within $2 \text{–} 3$ working days, with Next-Day Delivery options available depending on current stock levels and your specific postcode. Please note that restrictions or additional charges may apply to certain delivery areas for this type of product.

• Safety, Compliance and Disclaimers

Avoid inhaling dust during application; Handle with Care. Protect your hands while handling the grit; Use Gloves. Keep in a dry, cool place away from children and pets for Storage. This product is an inert aggregate used for improving soil structure, drainage, and decorative purposes. Kindly be aware that all product images displayed are for illustration only, and minor differences may occur in the final packaging design or exact specifications.

• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: Is this grit suitable for mixing with standard compost for houseplants?

A: Yes, it is Ideal for pots and containers; Mixing with compost significantly Improves Drainage and Enhances Aeration, which is beneficial for most houseplants.

Q2: Does this grit contain lime?

A: The details provided do not specify if it's lime-free (like silver sand), but its primary function is to Enhance Aeration and drainage as an inert material.