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Westland Top Soil, 35 L

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As with top soil you may notice mushrooms growing in your Coir. Again, when these are seen they simply need to be removed whilst ensuring you remove any spores from the enclosure at the same time. Coco Coir should be spot cleaned daily but changed completely every 2-3 weeks or when heavily soiled. Alternative, if you have the time, you can remove the Coco Coir every four weeks and pour boiling water over it to sterilise it and keep it lasting longer. If this is done every four weeks the Coir can last up to six months. Topsoil varies in depth increments from very shallow (0-25cm) to very deep (150cm+), and a number of factors will influence the recommended depth of imported topsoil. After 3-4 months woodlice can be added to the top soil as a means of naturally cleaning the soil. The insertion of insects into a tortoises enclosure is often referred to as having a ‘clean up crew’ because these useful bugs feed on your tortoises poo and old decaying food.

Some people add sand to their top soil but we wouldn’t recommend this due to the fact that not all sands are safe to include in your tortoise enclosure. Topsoil refers to the uppermost layer of soil on the surface of the earth. While its textures vary, it is generally a combination of sand, silt and clay, and can be used for a variety of low maintenance garden ideas.

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However you can still lay topsoil during winter, which will help to give your soil a head start when it gets to spring. Just make sure the ground is frost-free. If you do choose to opt for Coco Coir you need to ensure the Coir you are purchasing is pure Coir so that it is safe for your tortoise. This choice of substrate is 100% natural and organic so if it is ingested by your tortoise it is completely harmless. Of course, unlike top soil which can be taken from your garden for free, Coco Coir is more costly and it requires some preparation prior to use. Before using the Coco Coir you will need to soak the Coir to get it to soften and fluff up. Using Coco Coir

Spring and autumn are the best times to lay topsoil. This is because the ground is warm and rain is typically more frequent, so you’ll likely see better, faster results.Topsoil is available in three different grades: economy, general and premium, and working out which one best suits your needs is important. Also, don’t be alarmed if your tortoise takes a nibble of the top soil. They will simply be investigating their new substrate. Just ensure you also include appropriate plants, a cuttlefish and some lump chalk in their enclosure and your tortoise should nibble on those instead.

Another key consideration is what you’re going to use the area for, such as creating lawns, general gardening or vegetable growing. Westland Top Soil has a balanced clay, silt and sand composition with plenty of organic matter providing good structural stability under all weather conditions.

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Premium is the best quality-grade topsoil, making it perfect for growing vegetables and encouraging young or damaged lawns to grow. General purpose is sterilised and screened, and therefore higher quality, which is ideal for most garden projects, from garden beds to laying a new lawn

Using topsoil during colder months helps keep your garden alive and healthy, as this is usually when your garden tends to become neglected," says Dempsey. How Is Topsoil Different From Garden Soil? We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express deliverycomes as standard. A number of factors will influence the recommended depth of imported topsoil (Image credit: Housetastic) What Are the Recommended Depths of Topsoil? Topsoil for turf or creating lawns only needs to be in the very shallow category, around 10cm, with Westland Top Soil a popular product for this.

Do your research on what soil you need for your garden, as it isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach,” says Sutcliffe. Made with a combination of rich clay loam, sand and silt, this Top Soil has a very high humus and organic matter content. This helps to retain moisture and nutrients in the soil, making it suitable for use anywhere in the garden. Top soil is a great substrate for tortoises because it most closely resembles their natural habitat in the wild. Top soil allows a tortoise to dig and burrow, which are behaviours they commonly exhibit in the wild. As with top soil you need to ensure you put enough Coir into the enclosure to enable the tortoise to dig and burrow. We would recommend a depth of around 3 inches for both Coco Coir and top soil to be sufficient. Coco Coir is also odour free and loose which provides tortoises with an opportunity to burrow and dig which is beneficial for tortoise enrichment. Cleaning Coco Coir

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