GARDEN DESIGN
Remembering a Continuing Professional Development ( CPD ) that Jason Lock pitched last year last year extolling the virtues of natural soils and their retained organism biomass , Garden Club London knew Boughton soil would fit the bill and help them execute the brief perfectly .
As a result , 15 bulk bags of Boughton BLS Plus – Natural Topsoil , which boasts superior soil health characteristics , were brought in to improve the soil quality in the garden and fill beds .
The stunning garden features beds and lawn curving around a striking herringbone brick pathway and curved seating area , plus stepped raised beds at the rear , with BLS Plus helping to create a fertile , nutrientrich environment for plants to thrive .
Boughton ’ s BLS Plus is a re-purposed single-source , as dug , screened natural topsoil with boosted organic matter content . It has excellent moisture and nutrient-retention capabilities and is best suited for all applications of ground-level soft landscaping , especially high-density
planting . Its impressive water retention properties also make it ideal for projects where permanent irrigation is not specified , as well as urban locations , such as London , which can be at increased risk of hosepipe bans .
Independent testing was carried out to confirm the soil ’ s suitability for the landscape purposes required on this project , with soil biology reports also generated to quantify the organism biomass present .
Jason Lock explained : “ Garden Club London ’ s client specifically requested a soil that had an inbuilt life . Our BLS Plus – Natural Topsoil met that requirement , and we were able to confirm it with a degree of certainty after initial tests . We have since undertaken further testing , which has , again , backed up those initial results .”
Boughton supplies a variety of natural topsoils , specifically designed to meet any application or requirement for domestic and commercial projects alike .
Boughton BLS Plus – Natural Topsoil key information :
• Outperforms the requirements of BS3882
• Focused nutritional benefits
• Biological enhancements
• Improved water dynamics
• Carbon-friendly credentials
• Environmentally sustainable
Product properties : ( typical values )
• Clay (< 0.0002mm ) 25
• Silt ( 0.002-0.063mm ) 28
• Sand ( 0.063-2.0mm ) 47
• Texture Class ( UK cl ) CL
• Stones ( 2-20mm ) 0
• Stones ( 20-50mm ) 0
• Stones (> 50mm ) 0
• pH Value 7.4
The product can be delivered in any required format , including in 25-litre and IBC Bulk bags , or loose tipped , as required .
To enquire about your next project , contact by calling ( 01536 ) 510515 or email sales @ boughton . co . uk .
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