Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which product should I use?
A. Soil conditioner for improving soil structure and water retention properties.
Black Gold for conditioning soil and improving nutritional content.
Woodchip for footpaths and decorative borders and suppressing weeds.
Q. How much do I need?
A. Take the length of the area you want to cover and multiply it by the width then by the depth of cover e.g. 5m x 2m x 0.1m = 1m³
Q. Can I grow tomatoes straight in the soil conditioner?
A. No, the soil conditioner does not contain the right nutrients. When mixed with soil it will be ok.
Q. I have a clay soil, how can I improve its structure?
A. By putting a layer of soil conditioner of about 75mm on top of the clay soil then dig it in and mix it with the soil, the organic matter will help break down the heavy clay lumps and make the soil more manageable. This is best done annually.
Q. I have a very sandy soil, how can I improve its water retention properties?
A. Same as above, by mixing the soil conditioner in with the sandy soil it will increase the organic matter in the soil and improve its structure. Again, this is best done annually.
Q. How can I help suppress the weeds in my garden?
A. Adding a 50-75mm layer of soil conditioner or woodchip will help protect the soil from weathering, retain moisture and smother weeds.
Q. If I have a few fungi appear in my garden, what should I do?
A. This is a perfectly natural occurrence and they can be just hoed in.
For more information on the soil web visit www.soilfoodweb.com
Q. Can I use your soil conditioner to landscape my garden deeper than 100mm?
A. Not really, any deep areas should be filled with soil first then mix the soil conditioner in with the top 150mm.
Q. Can I collect any of your products directly from the site?
A. Yes
Q. Do you take fencing panels?
A. No, as any treated wood such as fencing panels don’t compost properly so would contaminate the end product.
Q. Do you take rubble/hardcore?
A. No, they damage our shredders so any contaminated loads will be rejected.
Q. What are your opening hours?
Monday – Friday
7.30am – 5.00pm (1 Feb - 30 Nov)
7.30am – 4.30pm (1 Dec - 31 Jan)
Saturday
7.30am – 1.00pm
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
