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Topsoil Comparison Guide

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.

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Selecting the right topsoil
Specification Blended Loam Topsoil Beds & Borders Topsoil Vegetable & Fruit Topsoil Turf & Lawn Seeding Topsoil Screened Loam Topsoil
Typically classified as 'Sandy Loam' yes yes yes   yes
Typically classified as 'Loamy Sand'       yes  
Screened 20mm yes yes yes yes yes
Safe yes yes yes yes yes
Tested to BS3882:2007 yes yes yes yes yes
Peat free yes yes yes yes yes
Contains:  
> Topsoil yes yes yes yes yes
> Added Sand       yes  
> Soil Conditioner yes yes yes yes  
> Controlled release fertiliser   yes   yes  
> Water retentive polymer   yes      
Typical pH 7.3 7.3 7.6 7.5 7.6
Light yes yes      
Friable in wet conditions yes yes yes yes  
Minimal stone content yes yes yes yes yes
Typical organic content 9% 7% 6% 4% 3%
Available in:  
0.73m3 bulk bag (730 litres)       yes yes
1m3 bulk bag (1000 litres) yes yes yes    
Coverage:  
0.73m3 bulk bag       Up to 14.6m2 at a depth of 50mm 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 Up to 20m2 at a depth of 50mm    
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All volumes are approximate when packed.

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