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Top soil depth

matthewrochematthewroche Posts: 31
in Problem solving
I’ve just had my garden levelled, in the process of putting in new fences/retainers and then looking to returf.

The area is about 80sqm, soil quite bad - very hard and full of stones. I’ve been advised by one person that a dusting of top soil will be sufficient before turfing - and another that I should be putting down 4-6inches.

Just looking for some advice/experiences on which is more accurate and the depth of top soil I should ideally be putting down.



Thanks.

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I would only bring in new topsoil if you've taken away your topsoil and just left the subsoil, and in that case I would think the 4-6 inches is right.
    If that is your topsoil (ie you haven't taken several inches away) I would dig in lots of organic matter, level and firm it, and only bring in more topsoil if the level is too low.

    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • matthewrochematthewroche Posts: 31
    To give a better idea of what has been removed, here is a picture of the garden prior. 3/4 of it was a slight incline, the turf has been removed and some of the soil too to level. The last quarter of it a steeper incline/bank so turf and more of the soil.


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