Quality turf/topsoil suppliers ??

Hi All

Looking to landscape my rear garden this year and lay new lawn edged with stone setts, i have a good quality rear roller rotary Honda mower.

My problem lies in my topsoil which is VERY heavy clay, i made the mistake of laying turf on the front lawn without good prep work and 2 years later still trrying to improve the compacted clay soil via aerating/top dressing etc.

I do not want to make same mistake again so was going to get some quality topsoil and turf.

I want fine bladed grass but not stupidly high maintenance.

Anybody recommend anyone ?

Cheers

 

Rolawn is the name in turf, and topsoil. Typically sold by distributors around and about (lots of garden centres, and building materials yards)

I drove to the Fens and bought turf straight off the field where it was being lifted, which worked out at about £1 / turf (turf size approx 1 sq.yard).

 

I agree with Kristen, Rolawn is a good name in turf and topsoil, but there also other suppliers that are just as good quality but perhaps not as much in cost.

Have a look in the yellow pages, for topsoil suppliers, also at the local garden centre would perhaps give you some ideas.

I used to buy topsoil in bulk from a local skip firm, where I would use the poorer quality stuff to fill a large area, and the better quality stuff as a final finish layer.

Perhaps a location (eg the county where you are) could be helpful, as some members could perhaps put you in touch with their suppliers/contacts that are close to you.

Hope this Helps!

 

By pure coincidence, I was looking at this site only earlier today:
http://onlinemanure.onlineturf.co.uk/partners/onlinemanure/index.asp?step=3&ResellerCategory=1124

They might be able to sort you out.

 

Cheers guys. I am located in West Glamorgan (Port Talbot). I laid my front lawn from Inturf but was not impressed with it tbh.

Just not sure to go for a full ornamental or one with dwarf rye grass ?

 

Try and stick to a local firm ad look at their turf before you buy, local equates to less delivery mileage and fresher turf with less drying out during transit and cheaper than national firms.

 

Good tip. Will have a hunt around. How deep do i want to go with the screened topsoil and should i add sharp sand to it/compost ?

As i mentioned i am laying onto hard clay.