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There are a number of options available for tree planting including mixes which fit the general specification of Amsterdam Tree Soil. Mixes of this type are designed to resist compaction and remain free draining thereby improving the survival of trees in areas where tarmac or paving is intended. We also supply peat based and non-peat media for improving the existing soil structure to increase water retention and provide nutrients.

Our Rootzone construction mixes are recognised as of the finest quality available and are increasingly being specified in tender documents as the preferred materials by leading golf and sports ground architects and sportsturf consultants.
We take great care in sourcing and blending raw materials to ensure optimum performance whether they are lighter types required for golf and bowling greens or the heavier loams used in the construction of tennis courts and cricket squares.

Standard specifications are available for all sports applications with a competitively priced mixing service to the client's specification where required. In general, 80:20 or 70:30 blends of single washed sand and light sandy soil are used. It is essential that a minimum of 30cm depth of material is laid and this should be over a free-draining base material to provide sufficient capillarity. If it is necessary to comply with USGA standards, a 90:10 ratio of Double washed sand with 10mm light sandy soil is recommended.

Roffey Double Washed Sand A lime-free sand with an extremely tight particle specification (the majority of particles falling in the medium/coarse range). Ideal for mixing into top dressings used on golf and bowling greens.

Roffey Single Washed Sand A pale yellow lime-free sand for use in construction rootzones, bunkers and for dressing football, rugby and hockey pitches.

9 mm Screened Light Sandy Soil Screened through 9 mm square meshes to remove sharp slivers of stone, this soil is ideal for top dressing football, rugby and hockey pitches, divoting fairways and dressing tees and makes an easily worked base for turfing.

10 mm Screened Medium Soil Good quality screened topsoil ideal for general landscaping.

20 mm Screened Medium Soil Good quality topsoil screened to a larger particle size for general landscaping.

Melcourt Natural Play Surfaces, Woodfibre and Walk Chips The complete range of Melcourt bark products are available. All of Melcourt's LIAS (Loose Impact Absorbing Surfaces) products conform to the British Standard 5696:1979 and European Standard pr EN 1177 and have been independently tested for critical fall height assessment (BS 7188:1989) and for fire resistance (BS 4790:1987)

Visit the Melcourt website for more information or contact our office for a Melcourf information pack.