Topsoil and turf – prepare to perfection
It’s time to get your garden ready for spring and summer. Give your plants the best chance to thrive by preparing the ground properly. This means creating a nutrient-rich topsoil layer and ensuring that your turf is healthy and strong. Topsoil is the key to a healthy garden. It’s the uppermost layer of soil that contains all the nutrients plants need to grow. If you’ve got poor-quality topsoil, your plants will struggle to reach their potential. There are two ways to improve your topsoil. You can either add in organic matter like compost or manure, or you can buy bags of topsoil from a garden centre. Either way, make sure you work the new soil into the existing soil to a depth of at least 20cm. Turf is another important...