of washed sand
Various water plants
60-80 gph water pump
Root tabs
pH test kit
KH test kit
Decorative rock
Light fixture and bulb(either fluorescent or neodymium)
An aquarium water garden makes a beautiful addition to any room.
The ingredients include: dry washed sand, sulphate of potash and iron sulphate. Use a plastic bucket and a plastic measuring container because these can be washed after use. Simply mix the ingredients in equal proportions.
Clean washed sand or gravel may also be used as alternatives to soil, but I don't recommend it.
The pot should be filled to one-half to three-quarters full with potting mix and then moistened.
Mix small seeds with washed sand or vermiculite to make sowing easier and to help get even distribution. Use one (for larger seeds) to four (smaller seeds) parts sand with one part seed.
Most mixes contain a combination of organic matter, such as peat moss or ground pine bark, and an inorganic material, such as washed sand, vermiculite or perlite.
A cactus native to Texas may need a mix of one part potting soil, one part gravel, and one part washed sand. A plant native to higher elevations may require more sand to mimic its natural dry conditions.
If it's mostly sand, digging in lots of organic matter such as Hillview Triple Mix will improve it a great deal. If it's mostly silt and clay, it will benefit from the addition of washed sand to help it drain and aerate well.
At the time, I was working at a greenhouse so I was also able to learn from my co-workers. For my five by five foot area I settled on 30 L of mushroom manure, 60 L of topsoil and 20 Kg of washed sand.
 See also: Plant, Water, Gardening, Soil, Drain
  
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