John Kelly wrote:
Well I asked about topsoil a while ago and now I'm actually doing
something about it. Spent the morning digging over what we've got and
it's not too bad but we need more soil to make up the height.

What are the different types of topsoil. I've got quotes ranging from
£47 to £200 for the same amount of soil and am not sure what sort to go
for. What type of topsoil would the group recommend for a good lawn?



I'm no expert but some "top soil" is subsoil mixed with compost while
other top soil really is just that. Some is seived and graded and
other is "as dug". I would say that for making up levels you want
something that is stable and well draining and maybe the top few inches
should/could be of a higher quality or more of a "loam" which as I
understand it is soil mixed with organic matter.

I bought all mine from Wickes but I reckon I might not need as much as
you.