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I tend to buy whatever top soil the local nursery has on offer usually in 25 litre bags , screened where possible and check it's not damp .
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but needs to be used upon delivery otherwise it can turn to mud if stored outdoors .
Also Never used peat free top soil personally for lawns .
Ian, we have bought some utter crap over the last 40 years in the trade. The words " screened" and to " British Standard" are meaningless and appear to cover up screened demolition waste mixed with green waste or just green waste.
For the amount you are going to want we use Westland Top Soil in I think 30lt bags it is consistently excellent and available at most garden centres. Avoid ANYTHING from the national retailers ! If you want a dumpy bag Rolawn's top soil is ok available online, hope that helps? For very large quantities we buy "as dug" and run it through a screen to take stones out.
Hi Ian,
My chooice is to scarify, overseed then top dress using Field 4 organic dressing, it's bloody brilliant.
You work it over the lawn with a lute or landscaper rake, i buy in bulk and have it delivered.
Hope that helps.
Jon