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topsoil raised beds help please

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  • CLARABEL
    CLARABEL Posts: 444 Forumite
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    love the dea of the mole hill tops.

    i didn't realise that places like homebase did topsoil. are the bags big?

    ta

    clara
  • *MF*
    *MF* Posts: 3,113 Forumite
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    we used mole hill tops from the local country park to bulk out the compost and manure for the garden

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  • Morty_007
    Morty_007 Posts: 1,496 Forumite
    I always plant all my (potted) veg in general purpose compost....shouldn't I be?! That then gets recycled onto the garden beds at the end of each planting season. I do all my veg in pots....no weeding!! YAYAYAYAY!
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  • Davesnave
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    CLARABEL wrote: »

    i didn't realise that places like homebase did topsoil. are the bags big?

    ta

    clara

    Homebase top soil is quite good for mixing with other ingredients to make potting compost. 4x 25 litre bags for £10 (or £9 on their next 10% weekend) However, if you need a lot for outdoor use, consider getting a tonne bag delivered from a proper garden supplier.
  • paintpot
    paintpot Posts: 764 Forumite
    Hi

    Small compost bag size :D It was ideal for me as I didn't need too many and they are easy to carry! Probably more economical ways of buying it if you needs lots though but 4 bags for a tenner.

    CLARABEL wrote: »
    love the dea of the mole hill tops.

    i didn't realise that places like homebase did topsoil. are the bags big?

    ta

    clara
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