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Topsoil or Compost?

Janie BJanie B Posts: 963
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We have just received two bulk bags, one of 'peat-free topsoil' for a new flower bed, and one of 'fruit and veg compost' for the new raised beds. It's the first time we've ordered topsoil. They arrived unlabelled, but they look very similar! Can you tell is which? 

A:


B:



Lincolnshire

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    They are probably the same.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    B looks to have more woody bits and leaves in, so could be the compost? (I'm guessing!)
  • purplerallimpurplerallim Posts: 5,287
    A soil   B compost   I think 🤔
  • Janie BJanie B Posts: 963
    Well, there was not a huge price difference, so I guess it doesn't really matter too much if they're the same? I'll work on the assumption that A is the soil, and B the compost (and add in other manure too... )
    Lincolnshire
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Do I see a bar code on one bag. You could send a photo to your supplier and ask.
  • Janie BJanie B Posts: 963
    OH finally got through to the supplier, and sent photos. Pic A was confirmed as the topsoil, and pic B as the compost. Phew!

    Lincolnshire
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