Hello,
we would like to use the topsoil from our garden, which has been stored as a pile behind our house since the construction of the house (about 2 years ago). However, our landscaper will only start in the spring. He advised us to move the topsoil to another location now, as the current spot will be needed.
If we move the soil now, we were wondering if it needs to be screened to be suitable for garden use. We could do that this year. If it should be screened, what is the best way to do this? Are there special soil screens available for rent?
we would like to use the topsoil from our garden, which has been stored as a pile behind our house since the construction of the house (about 2 years ago). However, our landscaper will only start in the spring. He advised us to move the topsoil to another location now, as the current spot will be needed.
If we move the soil now, we were wondering if it needs to be screened to be suitable for garden use. We could do that this year. If it should be screened, what is the best way to do this? Are there special soil screens available for rent?
I can’t really say anything about sieving... I wonder why you would use sieved soil in the flower beds when small stones also contribute positively to the soil structure for the plants (drainage and such).
I would only sieve the soil intended for the lawn or remove the stones from that area.
In any case, if I were you, I would add a green manure cover crop to your topsoil after spreading it, considering it has been depleted after 2 years. There is plenty of information about green manures available on Google.
I would only sieve the soil intended for the lawn or remove the stones from that area.
In any case, if I were you, I would add a green manure cover crop to your topsoil after spreading it, considering it has been depleted after 2 years. There is plenty of information about green manures available on Google.
We just leveled the topsoil and then laid the lawn. The neighbors screened the soil, added a layer of gravelly sand, and then laid the lawn. Result: The neighbors definitely achieved better quality. Ours is perfectly fine – it’s just a play lawn anyway – but if you prefer a pristine English-style lawn, then screen the soil (a coarse sieve should be sufficient) and prepare the ground optimally for the lawn.
Wastl schrieb:
We only leveled the topsoil and then laid the lawn. The neighbors sifted the soil, added a layer of gravelly sand, and then installed the lawn. Result: Their lawn definitely improved. Ours is completely fine—it’s intended as a play lawn anyway—but if you prefer a pristine English-style lawn, then sift the soil (a coarse sifter should be sufficient) and prepare the ground properly before laying the grass.We have two children (4 and 6 years old)... so it will mainly be a play lawn. A knowledgeable friend also told me to spread the soil, rake it several times, roll it, water it, and roll it again. That should be more than enough!
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