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Sandy Central Coast California Lawn: Prep, Grass Choice, and Sugar Myths

Sand grows grass with water/fertilizer; organics improve it over time. Add topsoil now to accelerate. Grass choice: ask County Extension. Sugar feeds bacteria — unproven for plants. Bark mulch beats rock for borders (replenish yearly, watch termites).

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