[rem858]

hi
i have access to a dozen or so bags of sharp and soft sand would this be any good to use to improve drainage if so which particular crops would benefit from this any ideas ?

[Trillium]

If you have good loam soil then you can use either. If your soil is more clay, then avoid the soft sand as it turns clay into concrete. Sharp sand is superior for drainage in clay, and in loam. Root crops do well in looser soil - carrots, parsnips, potatoes, but any crop would benefit from good drainage except celery which prefers it a bit boggier.

[compostqueen]

I am using grit sand on my plot to help break up lumpy clayey soil. It works well, plus I add homemade compost, leafmould and bonfire ash.  Just like making a cake