Sand or compost soil?

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Firecatto21
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Sand or compost soil?

Post: # 34498Post Firecatto21
Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:50 pm

In my lasius niger outworld should I cover the ground with compost soil or sand?
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Re: Sand or compost soil?

Post: # 34502Post antnest8
Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:31 pm

sand would be safer if you wanted them not to nest in it. plus it's more mold resistant. If your growing plants you want compost
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