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Green Sand for Lawn Repair: Divot Mix or Seed Patch

Q: How to make green sand like golf courses use for divots?

A: Courses use dyed divot repair mix. Coloring method unknown commercially. Try food coloring or concrete dye. Better: lawn patch products with seed and green mulch.

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