People have often heard of ways to incorporate crushed rock into their landscaping and paving projects. However, did you know that sand can also have many uses around your home? Below, Hanson Aggregates in Cleves, OH, shares some helpful ways to utilize the tiny rocks at your house.

Homeowners Should Know These 5 Uses for Sand

1. Improving Backyard Playground Safety

Place a foot or so of sand around your kids’ swingset to allow them to safely play. They’ll land less abruptly when jumping off swings and sliding down slides, reducing their risk of injuries.

2. Make a Driveway or Path Foundation

If you’re creating a driveway or sidewalk on your property you’ll likely find the space isn’t completely level. With the addition of packed sand, you can make the ground more even and create a helpful foundation with ample drainage.

3. Clean Up Liquids

When you work on the car or lawnmower, there’s a chance you’ll spill oil, windshield wiper fluid, or coolant. Don’t let these potentially hazardous liquids puddle up and sit until they leave a stain. Instead, keep some sand on hand, so you can spread it over the liquid to absorb the material. 

4. Prevent Slippage

Salting your driveway can harm your grass and possibly contaminate water sources. Instead, sprinkle sand on paved spaces to provide traction when there is ice.

5. Create a Landscaping Feature

Sand can mold into just about any shape, so it makes the perfect addition to gardens for a unique landscaping style. Plant as you normally would, and then cover the topsoil with a thin layer of sand to hold in the heat and reduce weeds.

For a versatile material with both aesthetic and functional uses, consider using sand. Have several bags of it in your garage for those sudden spills and to replenish areas around your flowers or playground that need more depth. For an estimate of how much sand you’ll need for your backyard project, call Hanson Aggregates at (800) 654-9229. Visit the website for information regarding gravel, sand, and limestone projects for everything, from making a new driveway to creating a fish pond.