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Old 21st November 2007, 08:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
Sean Freeman
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Default Palms around above ground pool

Amost definate yes, any waterproof membrane laid over the top of the soil grade will every morning create a film of condensation, this cycle of water formation increases the relative moisture content of theupper portion of the soil profile, it is an attractive environment for fine root growth, the spreading of sand to form a level and sharp object free surface also increases the attraction to fine root growth. many of us have seen the disasterous results of paving over weed mat and fine leveled sand in the presence of trees/palms/or even shrubs.
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