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Old 03-09-2019, 08:48 AM
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Default Using white marble-a mistake

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Originally Posted by ohiosbestus View Post
We just had 4 cubic yards of White Marble Rock put down with protective mat to prevent weeds from coming through. The cost including contractor putting it down was 1150.00. He did a superb price. If you want his number reply back and I will give it to you.
Reminder-previous post-I am in the pine straw group.

Marble is just another form of limestone. Our soil is already alkaline.

Adding marble is the same as adding lime and so you are making your already too alkaline soil more so.

Any doubt-put a chip of your marble into vinegar and it will fizz as the marble dissolves.