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A natural 'as dug' topsoil, that is suitable for general planting, landscaping, vegetable or fruit production and any landscape project.
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.
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:
Typical analysis for natural topsoil. A full analysis is available on request.
Color | Brown |
Material | Soil |
Shape | Formless |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q28/20 Imported topsoil to BS 3882 Q28/315 Imported topsoil to BS 3882 Q28/330 Imported manufactured topsoil/ growing medium |
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%. |
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 contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 100 % |
Expected Life | Lifetime |