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...
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...
At The London Topsoil Company, we want to help you get the very most out of your garden. We find that an often overlooked material that can really help not just your garden’s aesthetic appeal but also its health is bark. Bark can be easily scattered over your soil and needs little to no maintenance as its weight stops it...
When you have proudly spent numerous hours out in the garden, preening and primping the shrubbery and greenery to perfection, there is nothing worse than waking up to the sight of ransacked flowerbeds and gaping holes in the soil that have ruined all of your hard work. Wild animals are often a nuisance for keen gardeners, creating not just aesthetic...
We know that winter doesn’t have to mean the end for you plants. Moving them inside can help to protect them from bitter temperatures and frost damage. It will also help to extend their lives whilst simultaneously surrounding your everyday indoor activities with fresh foliage. However, it is important to consider that unfortunately not all plants can be moved...
The time between September and November is the perfect time to plant bulbs and bedding plants ready for blooming in the early spring time. Biennials and perennials are the types of flowers to plant for over the colder months, as they flower throughout winter during milder spells, before bursting into vigorous growth in the spring time. Winter bedding...
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...
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...
At The London Topsoil Company, we want to help you get the very most out of your garden. We find that an often overlooked material that can really help not just your garden’s aesthetic appeal but also its health is bark. Bark can be easily scattered over your soil and needs little to no maintenance as its weight stops it...
When you have proudly spent numerous hours out in the garden, preening and primping the shrubbery and greenery to perfection, there is nothing worse than waking up to the sight of ransacked flowerbeds and gaping holes in the soil that have ruined all of your hard work. Wild animals are often a nuisance for keen gardeners, creating not just aesthetic...
We know that winter doesn’t have to mean the end for you plants. Moving them inside can help to protect them from bitter temperatures and frost damage. It will also help to extend their lives whilst simultaneously surrounding your everyday indoor activities with fresh foliage. However, it is important to consider that unfortunately not all plants can be moved...
The time between September and November is the perfect time to plant bulbs and bedding plants ready for blooming in the early spring time. Biennials and perennials are the types of flowers to plant for over the colder months, as they flower throughout winter during milder spells, before bursting into vigorous growth in the spring time. Winter bedding...