Topsoil Blog & Guide

If you love the beautiful herbaceous borders on display at the UK's great flower shows and would like to replicate the effect in your garden, then you'll need topsoil. Herbaceous perennials - the plants that come back year after year to form the backbone of your border - have hungry roots, so preparing your soil before you plant is the key to success. What is a herbaceous border anyway? Herbaceous borders are filled with perennial plants and shrubs that come...

Now that the weather is truly warming up, the chances are that you’ll be able to spend a lot more time in your garden for the first time this year. Additionally, you’ll probably be spending some time hunting out the best shady spots for when you need to escape the heat at the height of the day. If your garden...

If you own a newly built house, then you are probably familiar with the large quantity of pebbles and rocks that can work their way into your soil. These can put a halt to your gardening plans, as they can jeopardise the growth of your plants and turf unless taken care of. There are two key ways to remove the...

When it comes to planting our gardens, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are several different options when it comes to what to plant your seeds in, with different options suiting different scenarios. Whether you opt for topsoil or compost, they both provide nutrients to growing plants; however even though they share common traits, topsoil and...

Gardening in London can be difficult, but it’s far from impossible. If you’re looking to get the most out of limited space or are looking to add a renewable extra to your existing plot, a herb garden is a great choice to get a lot out of a little space with minimal effort.   If you’re looking to cultivate a...

Topsoil provides plants its basic functions in order for them to survive, which include water, air and food. These 3 elements create the perfect environment for these plants to grow in their natural habitat. The topsoil plays a fundamental role in holding the roots of these plants together, where all of the water is stored. Having loose topsoil is a great way for plants to grow to their fullest potential, since the looseness allows the plants roots to spread easily. These roots have more access to nutrients and water, which helps build a strong root system for your garden to achieve plant growth. Continue reading →

When you’re planting seedlings in your garden it is important to make sure that you choose the right bedding – do you use loamy, loose gardening topsoil, or nutrient-rich compost? Read on for our quick and easy guide to topsoil vs compost.   What does gardening topsoil do? Topsoil is the top six-to-seven-inch layer of your soil that will act...

As the weather warms up and we spend more time in the garden, it is important to make sure that your pets are safe from any hidden dangers. We have put together a quick guide to help you make health conscious decisions for your pets this spring.   Lungworm. Any pet owner understands the dangers of lungworm to pets, it...

Worms play an important part in soil construction and the recycling of organic waste. they are part of a network of organisms that turn refuse into nutrient rich soil. These nutrients are one of the benefits of garden worms to plant growth. Worms in the garden also perform cultivation functions that increase soil porosity and allow oxygen into the roots...

Soil plays an important role for the Earth, since it allows plants to grow. Soil has three different layers that are structured vertically; these include topsoil at the top, subsoil and then bedrock at the bottom. We have created a useful in-depth guide on the difference between topsoil and subsoil.   Subsoil Have you ever wondered what the difference between...