Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Nov 16, 2010 1:52 pm Hello anyone, I just got my site cleaned and laid by top soil on top , and then , big big rain poured on Saturday, All was ruined...I can only wait for it to dried up before laying the turf....but I'm worried if the soil is not that better after hitting by rain...what would be the advise to me out there ? ... Thanks! Re: What if the top soil was hit by the big rain... 2Nov 16, 2010 7:18 pm I'm no expert but I'd say it's a good thing you got rain to get the soil moist and ready for planting. I am still doing my landscaping and such a newbie. Re: What if the top soil was hit by the big rain... 3Nov 17, 2010 12:00 am I say it over and over folks, never layer top soil. It must be dug through so a more even soil structure is achieved. I have posted possibly hundreds of posts on this. Much of what you are told is about by soil places and turf farms is so you have a smile for 8 months and not because you are doing any long term benefit. Re: What if the top soil was hit by the big rain... 4Nov 17, 2010 6:22 am Good point, have to remember that. Just found how to dig it in - either with rotary hoe or manually - I guess with a spade or garden fork. My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: What if the top soil was hit by the big rain... 5Nov 17, 2010 10:41 pm I'll leave all the soil blending to the bobcat man, whenever he decides to come. 7 6249 Hi, does anyone have any experience with using Trex rain escape or EPDM rubber to waterproof a deck so you have dry space underneath. Popular in the US and realize that… 0 3422 Yes you are correct, unless there are outside works which form part of the contract such as landscaping or driveways, and importantly, the work delayed is on the critical… 1 3509 |