Choosing 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.
| Rolawn Screened Loam | Rolawn Blended Loam® | Rolawn Beds & Borders Topsoil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Fine sandy topsoil, derived from prime arable land | High quality, fertile, environmentally friendly, organic rich topsoil | High quality, fertile, environmentally friendly, organic rich topsoil with a controlled release fertiliser and water retentive agent |
| Analysis | Tested to BS 3882:2007 | Tested to BS 3882:2007 | Tested to BS 3882:2007 |
| pH | Around 7.9 | Around 7.5 | Around 7.5 |
| Characteristics | Fertile, easy to use | Fertile, light, friable and easy to use - even in wet conditions | Fertile, light, friable and easy to use - even in wet conditions |
| Packaging options | 0.73 cubic metre (730 litre) tote bag and loose (10 to 29 tonne loads) | 1 cubic metre (1000 litre) tote bag, small bags and loose (10 to 29 tonne loads) | 1 cubic metre (1000 litre) tote bag |
| Coverage | 0.73 cubic metre - approx. 7.3m2 at 100mm depth | 1 cubic metre - approx. 10m2 at 100mm depth | 1 cubic metre - approx. 10m2 at 100mm depth |
| Organic content | Around 4% | In excess of 10% | In excess of 10% |
| Typical Applications | Laying turfSowing lawn seed Raising ground levels |
Laying turf Sowing lawn seed Vegetable planting Roof gardens Allotments |
Bedding Shrub and tree planting Raised planters and containers (indoors and outdoors) Sowing plant seed |