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Sports Loams
Our Sports Loams are all natural soils which are monitored regularly for your peace of mind. As Sports Loams form the basis for most playing surfaces it is vital to have a consistent and reproducible material year after year to prevent layering and root breaks.
The close of the various playing seasons allow a period of renovation, particularly whilst the warmer weather is still with us permitting good germination. If the end of season repairs have not been fully completed before the onset of cold weather, don't worry too much. Spring time usually allows plenty of opportunity to make repairs and establish new growth in time for the start of the new playing season.
Please Note:- All of our Sports Loams are screened down to 4mm and are available:-
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Loams
For Cricket
A loam high in clay is essential for a Cricket square as a light soil would only absorb the force of the ball. Clay Loams have fewer pore spaces therefore less air than light loams and as the clay particles themselves are much smaller they bind together very well. The higher the clay content in the square the faster the surface will play.
Loams with very high clay percentages are required at professional venues, but it is important to remember that considerable demand is placed on such wickets which need to last for days of intense play and require considerable maintenance and upkeep. A very fast wicket may not always be appropriate in some situations for instance schools where safety has an equal consideration.
It is always advised that the same loam should be used for dressing as that from which the square is constructed. If a change of loam is decided upon then the transfer of materials should be gradual in order that there is no layering which produces root breaks and can lead to the surface "shattering."
Surrey Loam
Our Surrey Loam, with it's largely clay base has the capacity to bind excellently, produce first-class wickets and make effective repairs. This is without doubt our most popular Sports Loam and each season it is supplied to many customers throughout the country.
Essex Loam
An Essex based loam for Cricket use, this loam has a medium clay content and an excellent germination record.
Surrey/Essex Loam
This is a 50/50 blend of the famous Surrey and Essex loams. It has good binding qualities and germination, which are extremely useful for repairs where quick growth is needed.
Loam For
Football, Tennis & Croquet
Medium Loam
This is a more friable, horticultural loam with less binding qualities but more essential nutrients. Medium Loam is excellent for general grass growth particularly in finer grass areas such as tennis courts, croquet lawns and cricket areas where rapid germination and establishment is crucial. Medium Loam is a perfect choice for football goal mouths.
Loam For Golf &
Bowls
Light Loam
Light Loam has good dressing qualities and is excellent for the construction and annual repair work on bowling greens and golf courses.
Please Note:- All of our Sports Loams are screened down to 4mm and are available: Loose, in Bulk Bags and in 25kg bags.
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