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BLS 2 Boughton Screened – Natural Topsoil, Single Source

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Boughton Loam

A natural 'as dug' topsoil, that is suitable for general planting, landscaping, vegetable or fruit production and any landscape project.

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Application

Suitable for general planting for all hardy stock including trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, climbers and hedging. Typical uses include: General landscaping; landscape renovation; vegetable patches; raised beds; flower beds.

Can be used to depths not exceeding 400 mm.

Description

Composed of re-purposed, single source, screened natural topsoil, usually of sandy/ clay loam classification. BLS 2 is a natural topsoil with good levels of natural retained organic matter content, has excellent moisture and nutrient retention capabilities.


A natural soil best suited to large scale, ground level, planting projects and for amenity lawns. BLS 2 is generally screened to 20 mm but can be screened to 10 mm on request. BLS 2 should installed at depths no greater than 350–400 mm; greater depths should be built up with Boughton Loam's subsoil products.


BLS 2 is well suited to projects where permanent irrigation is not specified because of its good water retention properties. For plant establishment temporary irrigation maybe required. Boughton Loam can provide additional advice if needed on how best to specific and install this topsoil.


Features and benefits:

  • Certified to BS 3882: 2015.
  • Can be used to depths not exceeding 400 mm.
  • Particle size:
  • Clay (<0.002 mm): 30%.
  • Silt (0.002–0.063 mm): 30%.
  • Sand (0.063–2.0 mm): 40%.
  • Texture class (UK): CL.
  • Stones (2–20 mm): 14%.
  • Stones (20–50 mm): 0%.
  • Stones (>50 mm): 0%.
  • Chemical:
  • pH value (1:2.5 water extract): 7.3.
  • Electrical conductivity (1:2.5 water extract): 174 uS/cm.
  • Electrical conductivity (1:2 CaSO4 extract): 2049 uS/cm.
  • Exchangeable sodium percentage: 0.6%.
  • Organic matter (LOI): 6.4%.
  • Total nitrogen (Dumas): 0.24%.
  • C:N ratio: 16.
  • Extractable phosphorus: 10 mg/L.
  • Extractable potassium: 53 mg/L.
  • Extractable magnesium: 81 mg/L.

Typical analysis for natural topsoil. A full analysis is available on request.

General information

Color

Brown

Material

Soil

Shape

Formless

Uniclass

Pr_45_31_89_51 Manufactured topsoilsPrimary
Pr_45_31_89_42 Imported topsoils
Pr_45_31_89_50 Manufactured growing media
Pr_45_31_89_41 Imported growing media

CAWS

Q28/20 Imported topsoil to BS 3882

Q28/315 Imported topsoil to BS 3882

Q28/330 Imported manufactured topsoil/ growing medium

Specification data - Manufactured topsoils

General requirements

Topsoil, growing medium, subsoil and preparation materials generally.

Supplier

Boughton Loam.

Source

Manufacturer's standard.

Soil textural class

-

Standard

To BS 3882: 2015.

Class

Clay loam.

Chemical analysis

-

pH (range)

6.5–7.5.

Organic matter by dry weight (nominal)

Manufacturer's standard.

Nutrient content

Manufacturer's standard.

Stones

-

Size in any dimension (maximum)

20 mm.

Stone content by dry weight (maximum)

14%.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Soil

Manufacturing plant location

Recyclability

100%

Guidance for specification option:

A naturally formed product and can be reused as needed, without going to landfill.

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

100 %

Expected Life

Lifetime

Literature

Boughton Landscape Product Brochure

Boughton Landscape Product Brochure

BLS 2 Boughton Screened – Natural Topsoil, Single Source Spec sheet

BLS 2 Boughton Screened – Natural Topsoil, Single Source Spec sheet

Case studies

Bramcote Island

Bramcote Island

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Sheldon Square, Paddington

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