Topsoil & Bark

Topsoil & Bark

Choose from our range of rich, organic and fertile Topsoils available in Bulk Bags, and loose tipped.

Whether you’re looking for low maintenance ground cover, or to protect your plants against weeds, moisture-loss and frost, our range of hardwood chips, barks and mulches will help you with any landscaping project.

What is Topsoil?

Topsoil is the upper layer of soil, usually found to be between 2-8 inches which contains a majority of the ground’s nutrients and fertility.

The Topsoil is formed by the slow weathering of rocks and decaying organic matter over thousands of years, which subsequently results in the Topsoil containing a large amount of organic nutrients and minerals which supports life and growth.

Topsoil typically comes available in four grades: screened, economy, general-purpose and premium, based on the amount of organic matter and nutrients within the soil.

Topsoil Benefits

Unfortunately many gardens have poor-quality soil resulting from the soil becoming contaminated or stripped away during construction processes, especially prevalent in new builds.

Topsoil is the primary resource for plants to grow and crops to thrive, owing largely to its carbon and nitrogen components. The nitrogen provides topsoil with energy, while the carbon acts as a tissue builder.

Topsoil provides plants with the basic fundamentals in order to survive; water, air and food. The three elements together, create a perfect environment for all plants to flourish in their natural habitat.

Making sure you have healthy and great-quality topsoil will do wonders for your overall landscape.

Where is Topsoil Used?

Topsoil can be used for several different garden and landscaping applications, including the creation of raised beds and borders, or to provide a base for laying new turf or sowing grass seed.

Topsoil is also useful for drainage, adding depth to shallow areas of land or to level out uneven surfaces of your lawn.