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TOP SOILS & ADDITIVES for soil improvements

SANDY LOAM : A screened, consistent, top quality soil from prime arable land in East Anglia, suitable for most applications - usually has a neutral pH of around 7.0 - 7.5 and when dry weighs about 1500 Kgs/M3.

SCREENED FEN PEAT SOIL : dark, peaty soil, also from East Anglia. This has a slightly acid pH of around 6.8, suitable for ericacious plants, azaleas etc and weighs approx 1000 Kgs/M3 when dry.

LANDSCAPE GRADE SOIL: an 'as dug' pasture soil, locally sourced. Good for hole filling, making up levels etc but not screened and so best rotovated if used in planting areas.

RECYCLED SOIL : low cost, rescreened soil with small stone content for turfing or infill, making up levels etc. Limited in nutrients and therefore not suitable for planting. Reasonably heavy at about 1300 Kgs/M3 when dry. Not always available in wet weather or Winter, when screening is difficult.

MUSHROOM COMPOST : fresh sterilised compost with a fine straw content - alkali pH.

PLANTING COMPOST :10mm finely screened organic material, generally produced to Soil Association guidelines and approved for Organic Farming. High in nutrients, usually with a pH of 7.0 - 7.5 this material is easy to work and generally odour free.

TOP DRESSSINGS : we can make up mixtures from our soils and horticultural sands or mix soil and 10mm planting compost, depending upon requirements.

TIMBER PRODUCTS

RAILWAY SLEEPERS : ideal for retaining walls, raised beds, steps etc.

we keep in stock a variety of new and used Railway Sleepers

sourced from the UK and Europe.

EEC sourced Used (creosote treated) Hardwood Sleepers

2.55M x 260mm x 160mm. (8'6" x 10'' x 6" approx).

EEC sourced New Untreated Oak Sleepers A Grade

2.5M x 200mm x 125mm. (8'6" x 8'' x 5" approx).

EEC sourced New Untreated Oak Sleepers A Grade

1.8M x 220mm x 130mm. (6'0" x 9'' x 5" approx).

The new Oak Sleepers are ideal for seating, clean steps, lintels etc and all uses

where creosote treated timbers are not suitable or not permissible under the

latest EEC health regulations.

UK sourced New Brown Tanalised Softwood Sleepers

2.6M x 245mm x 120mm. (8'6" x 10'' x 5" approx).

UK sourced New Green Tanalised Softwood Sleepers

2.4M x 225mm x 120mm. (8'0" x 9'' x 5" approx).

UK sourced New Brown Tanalised Softwood Sleepers - with 2 RUSTIC FACES

1.8M x 135mm x 100mm. (6'0" x 5.5'' x 4" approx).

Give the appearance of a Log Wall when in place.

ALL OF OUR NEW UK SOFTWOOD SLEEPERS ARE TANALITH/TANATONE PRESSURE TREATED AGAINST DECAY AND FOR COLOUR - THEY ARE ALSO FCC CERTIFIED.

EEC sourced creosote treated CROSSING TIMBERS : up to 14'/4.3m suitable for bridges etc. can be supplied but may be subject to a short delay as we keep a limited stock and generally order sizes to suit customers requirements.

PLAY AREA MATERIALS - for child safety

PLAYGRADE BARK NUGGETS: larger pine bark pieces offering excellent protection in play areas. Conforms to BS7188, BS5696 and generally with BSEN 1177. Minimum depth required 4"/100mm for domestic use and 6"-8" (150-200mm) depending on fall height for public use. HARDWOOD CHIP: regularly sized predominantly hardwood material, darker colour and longer lasting, also ideal for paths. Conforms to BS7188, BS5696 and generally with BSEN 1177. Minimum depth required 4"/100mm for domestic use and 6"-8" (150-200mm) depending on fall height for public use. SOFTWOOD PEELINGS: a very springy surface which makes a safe play surface when laid to appropriate depth - 8"/200mm minimum. Needs topping up annually.

VERDETURF - ARTIFICIAL GRASS - which is sand filled to maximise wearability, or

SUPER VERDETURF - a denser pile material, used without sand, but can be laid on a shock absorbing 10mm or 20mm protective pad, for play and sport areas.

Other grades also available for direct delivery.

DECORATIVE & FUNCTIONAL GRAVELS & CHIPPINGS

RINGWOOD CHIPPINGS: 20mm size, a mixture of white, brown and black crushed flint, an angular profile which beds down well for driveways and is very hard.

COTSWOLD CHIPPINGS: pale creamy yellow 14/20mm chipping, reflecting the character

of the Cotswold Stone

MOONSTONE CHIPPINGS: 20mm Black and White angular crushed flint chippings which are very hard wearing and have a clean appearance for modern garden design.

GRANITE CHIPPINGS: Green, Pink or White/Black 14mm granite, extremely hard wearing

HARDEN RED PORPHYRY: Dark red 16-22mm, very hard and decorative chippings.

SLATE CHIPPINGS: Plum/Purple 20mm Welsh slate chippings, or alternatively

20mm Green chippings - both in stock.

GREEN DOLERITE: 6mm Criggion small green chippings, ideal for decorative use in planting schemes, or to top-off Planters etc.

SHINGLES: we can supply traditional marine based 10mm Pea Beach or 20mm Shingle

SUSSEX SANDSTONE : 1.5 inch to dust for compacted paths. Also suitable as an alternative to Type 1 sub-base, with the benefit of no migration through a gravel or chipping top surface.

BREEDON GOLDEN PATH GRAVEL: a mellow limestone self binding path gravel laid as a compacted surface on a suitable base which creates a hard-wearing, realtively smooth path suitable for private and public areas. Also suitable for light vehicle traffic.

COXWELL PATH GRAVEL: a terracotta coloured, self binding path gravel, similar to

Breedon, but darker in colour and more economically priced. Can be used for light vehicle traffic areas.

COTSWOLD OLD ENGLISH PATH GRAVEL: a creamy coloured, self binding path gravel, gives a similar surface to other path gravels, but is a liitle softer and is not suitable for vehicle use. Very competitively priced.

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