Topsoil

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...

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 →

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...

Would you grow more fruit and vegetables if you thought you didn't have to dig your veg patch? The good news, then, is that not digging over your garden might be the very best thing you can do. The reason? The extraordinary ecosystem that inhabits your garden soil will dry out and die when exposed to UV rays from the...

It’s no secret that at The London Topsoil Company, we think that soil is amazing. However, it’s not just the gardening community that thinks so! Soil gives life - it’s the very essence of the food that we eat, and it is the understanding and utilisation of soil that has allowed us to grow into the thriving society that we...

Here at the London Topsoil Company, we care about the soil we sell and the impact it has on your project. We work hard to develop the best selection of topsoil to ensure our range suits our customers' every gardening requirement. That's why in today's blog post we will take a look at the factors you need to consider when...

Adding topsoil to a flowerbed is the best way to produce beautiful blooms, thanks to the blend of nutrients available from a good topsoil. However, if you don't add topsoil the right way, you can do more harm than good and end up creating problems for yourself. If you're spending the autumn creating some new borders and beds for your...

Enriching your soil and achieving the kind of rich and crumbly texture you see on gardening shows can seem like alchemy. For the novice, it can be tempting simply to use garden soil in everything from raised beds to containers because there are so many myths around topsoil. Debunk them, and you'll know exactly which topsoil to use and when...

If you're looking to create new herbaceous borders or a productive vegetable patch then you'll need good quality topsoil. But how do you ensure that the topsoil you buy is the best for your garden? When do you need topsoil? • If you live in a new build home where the topsoil has been stripped away during construction • If...