Take account of the following to ensure a successful project:

• Avoid handling the topsoil in wet conditions
  
• Always work way from freshly-laid topsoil to reduce compaction
  
• Minimise human & mechanical trafficing on freshly-laid topsoil
  
• When seeding the topsoil, lightly cultivate and level the surface then consolidate for good seed/soil contact
  
• When turfing or planting, lightly cultivate the topsoil and then place boards on the surface.  These will consolidate the topsoil but reduce compaction by spreading your weight

Post-application care

Don't abandon your project -  maximise your investment and its future sustainability with a planned, disciplined approach:

• Cordon off all prepared and planted areas
  
• Fertilise in accordance with your planting scheme
• Water regularly, even if the area is damp

All British Sugar’s TOPSOIL products are derived from prime arable soils and their natural fertility will encourage good plant growth but this does mean weeds need to be controlled.  This is particularly important in the early stages of seeding to allow the sown grasses/species to thrive; if left unchecked the weeds will outcompete the grass or plants.

Within areas sown to grasses, the control of annual weeds is normally achieved by regular cutting/mowing.  Control in planted areas is achieved by mulching; if a herbicide is used, please check the label for efficacy and application.