Dansand NO GROW is a block paving granite based sand with natural weed inhibitor used for filling and repairing paving joints.

If a joint has settled or has developed a crack, remove the joint and refill with Dansand Top Lock ® (remember to mix the contents of the bag first).

Avant Tecno, a pioneering force in the compact loader industry, recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary in the UK with a spectacular event held at Carrow Road Stadium in Norwich, Norfolk. Our professional team of block paving experts is here to break down the jargon and highlight the information you need to make an informed decision. Hi what I would suggest to do would be put in kill dried sand so the blocks are secure for moving and then apply a liquid resin coating so it’s like a film on top of the block to stop the growth of weeds coming back through and algae and grime.

Copies of the latest book from Alan Sargent and Gareth Wilson are expected back from the printer any day now. A bound substrate, such as concrete or wood, will retain moisture, rendering the binding agents in DANSAND Kerama® inactive. It is frustrating as the weeds on my driveway can easily be controlled by a quick spray of weed killer. Rain will eventually wash the efflorescence away, but normal traffic and/or cleaning may also remove it.It is very difficult to remove weeds from a joint that is only a few millimeters wide, but weed seeds can easily find their way down and start to germinate. The only positive is that a 1cm wide joint has stayed fairly full and the sand there seems surprisingly resilient to prodding.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Catering once again dished up the best figures in the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) December 2023 Barometer of Trade (BoT) report with outdoor plants and houseplants also doing well (January 2024). Dansand are a bit coy about how it works saying 'Dansand® joint filling sand consists primarily of common quartz sand from Denmark and sustainable natural minerals that give a high pH value.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Using a DANSAND ® NO GROW™ filling material in your joints means waving goodbye not just to hard work – you can also wave goodbye to harmful chemicals. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced its endorsement of VegTrug, a global leader in raised beds and products designed to help everyone enjoy a grow-your-own lifestyle. NOTE: Never use Dansand joint filling sand in the joint directly adjoining the plinth to avoid efflorescence and plaster cracking.

As it’s our reputation on the line if we get these things wrong, you can rest assured that our recommendations have taken a lot of thought! This is often the result of excessive watering or of the paving not having been swept completely clean before watering.

There are two types of weeds: weed seeds that are spread by the wind and weeds that spread through the root system. Trying to decide what is best for new drive and whether to go with reusing block paving, resin or tarmac. Therefore, familiarise yourself with the applicable national and / or local regulations before starting the joint work.