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Topsoil & Compost

On the surface, topsoil and compost may seem like very similar materials.  Both are made up of broken down organic matter and contain nutrients perfect for plants or turf.

The difference between Topsoil and Compost comes from how they produced.  Topsoil is made from organic matter which has disintegrated over a long period of time while with Compost the disintegration happens much faster in a warm, damp environment.  Due to this, Compost contains much more nutritional content than Topsoil does however, Topsoil maintains its structure and retains moisture better than Compost.

Generally if you are looking to increase the volume and improve the structure of soil in your garden, Topsoil would be the best choice whereas Compost is ideal to inject nutrients into your soil.  It’s also common to use a combination of both to maximise the benefits however compost can be used on its own for pots and planters.

Topsoil

We sell our own topsoil in bulk 1 tonne bags (which is normally more than a builder’s merchant may supply), the bags are weighed at time of filling but may lose some weight in evaporation.  We recommend that you use any topsoil in bulk bags within 7 days of delivery as it may compact and consolidate if left too long.

Our Topsoil is usually a free flowing loam with an average acidity level and is good for most plants or grass seed, it is generally lifted from farmers or developers that are clearing an area for construction.

We sell two grades of topsoil.  As dug – as it sounds this means the soil is supplied exactly as it was dug up/lifted so may contain stones or organic material. Screened – effectively the soil is sieved to remove all particles above 20mm in size.

Compost

There are numerous types of compost available but by far the most common is Multi-Purpose (or All-Purpose) compost which is available in a number of different sizes.  More specialised compost is available for specific plants (such as Roses and Ericaceous plants) or, specific purposes like seed sowing.

Peat has generally been used as one of the main components in compost for many years, environmental concerns now mean that peat is being phased out of compost and there are a number of peat-free alternatives available.  Instead of using peat, peat-free composts generally contain wood and/or coconut fibres.

How much Topsoil do I need?

Step 1 – Measure the area you want to fill in meters e.g. 2.2m width and 1.2m length

Step 2 – Measure the depth you want the topsoil to be in meters e.g. 0.25m

Step 3 – Multiply all 3 to work out the volume needed in cubic meters (m³) e.g. 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.25 = 0.66 m³ required

Step 4 – Convert this from volume (m³) to weight (tonne). Generally there is about 1.4 tonnes of topsoil to the m³ so simply multiply 1.4 by the m³ required e.g. 1.4 x 0.66 = 0.924. 

Using this example, 1 tonne of topsoil would be more than sufficient.

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Topsoil & Compost

As Dug Topsoil (Bulk Bag)

As Dug Topsoil (Bulk Bag)

Sales price: £47.00

As Dug Topsoil (Loose)

As Dug Topsoil (Loose)

Sales price: £42.00

Big Tom Peat-Free Tomato Planter 55ltr

Big Tom Peat-Free Tomato Planter 55ltr

Sales price: £7.50

Bonsai Potting Mix 4ltr

Bonsai Potting Mix 4ltr

Sales price: £2.99

Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix 4ltr

Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix 4ltr

Sales price: £3.99

Citrus Potting Mix 8ltr

Citrus Potting Mix 8ltr

Sales price: £4.99

Garotta Compost Maker 3.5kg

Garotta Compost Maker 3.5kg

Sales price: £4.99

Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost 30ltr

Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost 30ltr

Sales price: £6.50

Houseplant Potting Mix 4ltr

Houseplant Potting Mix 4ltr

Sales price: £3.50

Houseplant Potting Mix Peat Free Compost 10L

Houseplant Potting Mix Peat Free Compost 10L

Sales price: £4.99

J.Arthur Bower's Multi-Purpose Compost 100ltr

J.Arthur Bower's Multi-Purpose Compost 100ltr

Sales price: £12.00

Jack’s Magic All Purpose Compost 25ltr

Jack’s Magic All Purpose Compost 25ltr

Sales price: £4.50

Jack’s Magic All Purpose Compost 50ltr

Jack’s Magic All Purpose Compost 50ltr

Sales price: £8.50

New Horizon Peat-Free All Plant Compost 20ltr

New Horizon Peat-Free All Plant Compost 20ltr

Sales price: £4.50

New Horizon Peat-Free Tomato Planter 40ltr

New Horizon Peat-Free Tomato Planter 40ltr

Sales price: £6.50

Orchid Potting Mix 4ltr

Orchid Potting Mix 4ltr

Sales price: £3.99

Organic Soil Conditioner (Bulk Bag)

Organic Soil Conditioner (Bulk Bag)

Sales price: £90.00

Screened Topsoil (Bulk Bag)

Screened Topsoil (Bulk Bag)

Sales price: £62.00

Screened Topsoil (Loose)

Screened Topsoil (Loose)

Sales price: £57.00

Spent Mushroom Compost (Bulk Bag)

Spent Mushroom Compost (Bulk Bag)

Sales price: £68.00

Spent Mushroom Compost (Loose)

Spent Mushroom Compost (Loose)

Sales price: £63.00

Taylors Peat Free Bulb Fibre 10ltr

Taylors Peat Free Bulb Fibre 10ltr

Sales price: £3.99

The Gardener’s Multi-Purpose Compost 50ltr

The Gardener’s Multi-Purpose Compost 50ltr

Sales price: £6.50

Veg Mix (Bulk Bag)

Veg Mix (Bulk Bag)

Sales price: £68.00

Westland Ericaceous Planting & Potting Mix 25ltr

Westland Ericaceous Planting & Potting Mix 25ltr

Sales price: £5.50

Westland Ericaceous Planting & Potting Mix 50ltr

Westland Ericaceous Planting & Potting Mix 50ltr

Sales price: £8.50

Westland Gro-Sure Farmyard Manure 50ltr

Westland Gro-Sure Farmyard Manure 50ltr

Sales price: £6.00

Westland Growbag

Westland Growbag

Sales price: £4.50

Westland John Innes No.1 Young Plant Compost 35ltr

Westland John Innes No.1 Young Plant Compost 35ltr

Sales price: £6.50

Westland John Innes No.2 Potting-on Compost 35ltr

Westland John Innes No.2 Potting-on Compost 35ltr

Sales price: £6.50

Westland John Innes No.3 Mature Plant Compost 35ltr

Westland John Innes No.3 Mature Plant Compost 35ltr

Sales price: £6.50

Westland Rose Planting & Potting Mix 25ltr

Westland Rose Planting & Potting Mix 25ltr

Sales price: £5.50

Westland Top Soil 30ltr

Westland Top Soil 30ltr

Sales price: £5.00

Westland Tree & Shrub Planting & Potting Mix 60ltr

Westland Tree & Shrub Planting & Potting Mix 60ltr

Sales price: £8.50