perlite in a sentence

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1. This is most often achieved with a potting mix consisting of peat moss mixed with sand or perlite.
2. For increased drainage, a mixture of garden soil, peat moss, and perlite works very well.
3. A railroad line ships timber products and perlite to Burlington Northern's rail hub in Alturas, California.
4. Mix 3 parts fibrous peat, 3 parts coarse grit, 1 part perlite, and 1 part charcoal.
5. There's so much perlite in this lightweight potting mix, I might as well be gardening in Styrofoam.
6. Vermiculite, perlite, coconut husk and rockwool are the most often used components in soiless mixes for indoor cultivation.
7. High quality peat moss or pine duff work well, and pH neutral perlite can be added to improve porosity.
8. The drum is pre-coated with a filter aid, typically of diatomaceous earth ( DE ) or Perlite.
9. Both perlite and vermiculite are minerals that are processed at high temperature to make them explode into small lightweight puffy pieces.
10. Still, I prefer perlite because the particles are long-lasting, especially important for plants that are repotted infrequently.