Topsoil in Devon
Looking for quality topsoil in Devon? Valley Contractors is at your service! We’re proud to provide top-quality soil to areas across Devon. Our topsoil is available in bulk bags for all your garden projects, perfect for customers on the go.
Our Topsoil:
Our premium screened topsoil is perfect for various landscaping projects, including turf underlay. It is rich in nutrients and has excellent drainage properties, making it an ideal choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. This topsoil is ideal for laying down new turf, ensuring a healthy and vibrant lawn.
Choose From Five Top Quality Grades with Devon's Topsoil Experts
We supply topsoil in the amounts you need! Whether it’s for domestic gardening, allotment cultivation projects, or professional landscaping plans in Devon – we have the topsoil suitable for your needs.
Ready for when you need it! Speedy delivery with vehicles that deliver across Devon, helping gardeners and landscape pros alike. When you need your soil, we’ll make sure it gets there in time! Our topsoil is perfect to improve your garden’s soil health and help plants thrive.
Valley Contractors’ range of topsoil products is designed to enhance the growth of your flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, lawns, and more. Our dedicated team of experts is eager to help you find the perfect soil for your specific needs.
Exploring the Benefits and Uses of Topsoil
Superior topsoil has key nutrients that provide plants with access to the vital elements they need to thrive in your garden. We have a deep understanding of the essential nutrients that contribute to productive gardens and have cultivated our topsoil to meet Devon’s gardener’s needs. Our carefully screened topsoil ensures proper drainage while supporting your garden’s fertility and nurturing newly laid grass across lawns, flowerbeds, and raised beds.
Ordinary soils do not provide the ideal conditions for plants in Devon to thrive. To help our customers achieve a flourishing garden, we go the extra mile by offering a variety of topsoil options tailored to their needs. Understanding the importance of topsoil and its benefits for plant growth is key to our commitment to service.
Why Choose Us?
- Devon'S FINEST TOPSOIL PROVIDERS
- express delivery available
- decades of experience in the cultivation and supply of topsoil in Devon
The Superiority of Our Topsoil
Quality topsoil in Devon is crucial for your garden’s thriving ecosystem. We are experts in delivering top-quality topsoil tailored to meet your needs. Our selection of topsoil in Devon is crafted to enhance your garden’s fertility and environmental friendliness with organic matter and nutrients.
Doorstep Delivery in Devon
Your best for topsoil in Devon is easy when you purchase from Valley Contractors, with flexible deliveries tailored to your schedule. You can purchase all of our topsoil online for next-day delivery across Devon, in bulk bags. Call us on 0330 133 0613, and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Devon's Soils: A Simple Guide
Devon has many different soil types across the county because of its varied landscape. Let’s look at what kinds of soil you might find in Devon:
Main Soil Types in Devon
- Red Devon Soil This special reddish soil is found in middle and east Devon. It comes from sandstone and is quite fertile for growing plants. The red colour comes from iron in the soil.
- Clay Soils These are common in Devon’s valleys and low areas. Clay soils hold water well but can get too wet and soggy in winter.
- Loamy Soils Found all over Devon, these balanced soils are good for gardens and farming because they have a mix of sand, clay and organic matter.
- Acidic Soils These are mostly on Dartmoor and Exmoor. They’re often peaty and acidic because of the granite rock underneath and the heavy rainfall.
- Chalk and Limestone Soils These aren’t as common but can be found in areas like Beer and parts of East Devon. These soils are alkaline and support unique types of plants.
Challenges for Gardeners in Devon
- The heavy rain in Devon (especially in the west) can wash away soil nutrients.
- The acidic soils on the moors need their pH adjusted for many garden plants.
- Clay soils often need help with drainage in wetter areas.
- Coastal areas usually have sandy or thin soils that dry out quickly.
Comparison Table of Our Topsoil
| Product | Best For | Key Feature | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Arable Soil | Landscaping & foundations | Screened to 20mm | £85.00 |
| Carrot Mix | Root vegetables | Stone-free texture | £85.00 |
| Horticultural Topdressing | Repairing poor soils | Improves drainage | £85.00 |
| Organic Compost | Soil improvement | Peat-free fertility | £85.00 |
| Vegetable Mix | All vegetables | Balanced nutrients | £85.00 |
| High Quality Planting | Trees & ornamentals | Weed-free | £85.00 |
| Lawn Lay Mix | Lawn establishment | Quick establishment | £85.00 |
FAQs
How much topsoil do I need for my project?
The amount of topsoil you need depends on your area size and how deep you want it:
- New beds and borders: 150-300mm deep
- New lawns: 75-100mm deep using our Lawn Lay Mix
- Vegetable gardens: 200-300mm deep using our Vegetable Mix or Carrot Mix
- Fixing patchy lawns: 5-15mm deep using our Horticultural Topdressing
Our calculator below helps you work out exactly how much you need based on your measurements.
As a simple guide, one bulk bag covers about 10 square metres at 100mm deep.
Please Enter Your Dimensions Below:
If you have entered your details and the number of bags isn’t whole i.e 9.1 bags or 7.6 bags, please remember that to complete the job to your desired dimensions, you will need to round the number of bags up, so 9.1 bags becomes 10 bags and 7.6 bags becomes 8 bags etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on: 0330 133 0613 or contact us here.
How do you deliver your topsoil?
Delivery to Kerbside – if your drive is easily accessible, our drivers will endevour to get it as close to where you need it as possible. However, we can only guarantee kerbside delivery.
Do you offer same-day delivery?
We offer next-day delivery for all orders placed before 10:30 AM.
Which topsoil should I choose for my garden project?
Each of our topsoils are made for specific uses:
- Prime Arable Soil: Good for general landscaping and making level bases
- Carrot Mix: Made for root vegetables with no stones
- Horticultural Topdressing: Great for fixing poor soils and levelling bumpy ground
- Organic Compost: Perfect for improving soil, mulching, and pots
- Vegetable Mix: All-purpose mix for growing veg and raised beds
- High Quality Planting: Made for trees, shrubs, and flower beds
- Lawn Lay Mix: Created for new lawns and turf laying
Still not sure? Call our team for personal advice on 0330 133 0613.
What's the difference between your Vegetable Mix and Carrot Mix?
Our Vegetable Mix is an all-purpose growing medium for most vegetables. It has balanced nutrients and holds moisture well.
Our Carrot Mix is specially made for root vegetables. It has no stones and a sandy feel that helps roots grow straight. It’s sieved finer (less than 2mm) than our Vegetable Mix to stop roots from growing oddly.
Is your topsoil safe for growing vegetables?
Yes, our Vegetable Mix and Carrot Mix are made for growing food. They’re tested for harmful stuff and meet strict standards.
Our other topsoils are safe for general use, but these special mixes are best for food growing because they have the right nutrients and texture.
What is the best time of year to add topsoil in Devon?
For Devon’s weather and climate, the best times are:
- Spring (March-May): Great for most uses when soil is warming up
- Early Autumn (September-October): Perfect for lawns
- Summer (June-August): Good for most projects but may need extra watering
- Winter (November-February): Better to avoid big soil work during very wet or frosty times
How should I get the ground ready before adding topsoil?
For best results:
- Pull out all weeds, especially ones with deep roots
- For heavy clay soils, improve drainage if needed
- Lightly break up the existing soil surface
- Remove any big stones or rubbish
- Think about soil testing if you’ve had growing problems before
Can I mix different types of your topsoil?
Yes, our topsoils can be mixed to create custom growing mixes. Some popular combos:
- Mix our Organic Compost with any topsoil (1 part compost to 3 parts soil) to boost fertility
- Blend our Prime Arable Soil with Vegetable Mix (half and half) for cheaper veg growing
- Add our Horticultural Topdressing to Lawn Lay Mix (1 part to 4 parts) for better lawns
What does BS 3882:2007 mean on your product details?
BS 3882:2007 is the British Standard for topsoil. This means our topsoil meets rules for:
- Limits on harmful substances
- Nutrient content
- pH levels
- Particle size
- Weed content
All our topsoil products meet this standard, so you get good quality growing soil.
Is your Organic Compost really peat-free?
Yes, our Organic Compost is 100% peat-free.
We care about the environment, and our compost is made using sustainable materials instead of peat. This helps protect important peatland habitats.
How can I improve drainage in my heavy Devon clay soil?
For tough clay soils, we suggest:
- Apply our Horticultural Topdressing at 75-100mm deep
- Mix with existing soil where possible
- Think about adding our Organic Compost (1 part to 4 parts soil) to improve structure
- For really bad cases, add some horticultural grit or sharp sand
TOPSOIL AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT Devon
- Axminster
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Billacombe
- Blackpool
- Bradford
- Bradwell
- Braunton
- Brixham
- Broadlands
- Budleigh Salterton
- Chaddlewood
- Cockington
- Crawley
- Crediton
- Cullompton
- Dartmouth
- Dawlish
- Derby
- East-the-Water
- Efford
- Eggbuckland
- Elburton
- Exeter
- Exmouth
- Goodrington
- Goosewell
- Great Torrington
- Honiton
- Ilfracombe
- Ivybridge
- Kingsbridge
- Kingsteignton
- Knowle
- Knowles Hill
- Langage
- Luton
- Mile End
- Newton Abbot
- Northam
- Okehampton
- Paignton