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Author(s):Spetch, Andy
Author Affiliation:British Sugar Topsoil
Title:How to identify good topsoil
Column Name:Topsoil
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Source:The Groundsman. Vol. 61, No. 3, March 2007, p. 26-27.
Publishing Information:London, England: Institute of Groundsmanship.
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Topsoil; Soil structure; Soil sampling; Landscape design; Selection methods
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the selection and use of topsoil, stating that "the topsoil for each scheme must be selected with thought and care and not by simply issuing the British Standard for topsoil BS3882." Suggests "building a specification" and "choosing a topsoil supplier." Lists "questions to answer in building a topsoil specification" and "questions to ask suppliers of topsoil." Also discusses using British Sugar Topsoil.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Includes sidebar, "'Sweet and environmentally friendly!: Topsoil from British sugar'", p. 26
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Spetch, A. 2007. How to identify good topsoil. Groundsman. 61(3):p. 26-27.
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