Topsoil Comparison Guide

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Selecting the right topsoil

There are different grades of topsoil. Some are specialist and others are suited for a variety of applications. It is important to choose the right topsoil for your project.

Selecting the right topsoil
Specification Blended Loam® Topsoil Vegetable & Fruit Topsoil Turf & Lawn Seeding Topsoil
Typically classified as 'Sandy Loam' yes yes
Typically classified as 'Loamy Sand' yes
Screened 20mm yes yes yes
Safe yes yes yes
Tested to BS3882:2007 yes yes yes
Peat free yes yes yes
Contains:
> Topsoil yes yes yes
> Added Sand yes
> Soil Conditioner yes yes yes
> Controlled release fertiliser yes
Typical pH 7.3 7.6 7.5
Light yes
Friable in wet conditions yes yes yes
Minimal stone content yes yes yes
Typical organic content 9% 6% 4%
Available in:
> 0.73m3 bulk bag (730 litres) yes
> 1m3 bulk bag (1000 litres) yes yes
Coverage:
> 0.73m3 bulk bag Up to 14.6m² at a depth of 50mm
> 1m3 bulk bag Up to 20m² at a depth of 50mm Up to 20m² at a depth of 50mm
Blended Loam® Topsoil Vegetable & Fruit Topsoil Turf & Lawn Seeding Topsoil

As well as offering topsoil in bags we are also able to deliver utilising various vehicle options. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.

All volumes are approximate when packed