{"title":"Cricket Loam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCricket loam for wicket preparation, repairs and square performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCricket loam sits right at the heart of square performance. It is the material that helps you build a firm, true and durable playing surface for training, school, club and first-class cricket. Good cricket loam supports pace, bounce, consolidation and surface stability; it also gives you a reliable base for wicket repairs, end-of-season renovation and new square construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we talk about cricket loam, we are really talking about matching the material to the square you already manage. The right loam for cricket wickets needs to be compatible with your existing profile. That means looking closely at clay content, binding strength, particle make-up and how the material will knit into the top of the wicket. A loam that is too different from the native profile can create layering, inconsistent drying and uneven performance. That is why experienced grounds teams treat cricket pitch loam as a technical choice, not just a top-up material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy clay content and binding strength matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big factor with wicket loam is clay. Higher clay content usually gives stronger binding and more potential for pace and carry when the profile is well managed. Lower clay content can be easier to work with, but may not offer the same firmness or wear tolerance for higher standard cricket. The practical aim is not to chase the highest clay figure possible; it is to choose a loam top dressing that matches your square and your level of play. Club wickets, school squares and high-use practice strips can all need a slightly different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitchcare highlights the value of the Adams and Stewart soil binding, or ASSB, Motty test before choosing cricket loam. That test helps you understand soil binding strength and select a loam with a similar clay content to your present wicket profile. The collection guidance says soils testing between 45 kg and 70 kg are generally suitable for club pitches, while 70 kg to 90 kg suits first-class pitches; values below 45 kg or above 90 kg are generally considered unsuitable for cricket pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow professionals use cricket pitch loam in a maintenance programme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, cricket loam is used in several ways: patching footholes and ends during the season; restoring levels after wear; dressing and restoring the square in renovation periods; and building up profiles on new wickets or reconstructed ends. A quality cricket pitch dressing helps maintain levels, supports consolidation and gives the grass plant a sound rootzone near the surface. It is not a fertiliser and it is not a cure-all; it is a structural material that works best when it is part of a joined-up grounds management programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical programme might start with \u003ca title=\"Soil Testing\" href=\"\/collections\/soil-analysis-and-soil-testing-kits\"\u003eSoil Testing\u003c\/a\u003e so you understand profile strength, pH and organic matter. You may then support establishment with \u003ca title=\"Pre-Seed Fertiliser\" href=\"\/collections\/pre-seed-fertilisers\"\u003ePre-Seed Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e or wider \u003ca title=\"Plant and Soil Health\" href=\"\/collections\/plant-soil-health\"\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Soil Health\u003c\/a\u003e products, overseed worn areas with \u003ca title=\"Cricket Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-grass-seed\"\u003eCricket Pitch\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tennis Court Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/tennis\"\u003eTennis Court Grass Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, repair and build levels using \u003ca title=\"Cricket Loam\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\"\u003eCricket Loam\u003c\/a\u003e or other \u003ca title=\"Top Dressing\" href=\"\/collections\/top-dressing\"\u003eTop Dressing\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sand\" href=\"\/collections\/sand\"\u003eSand\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Soils\" href=\"\/collections\/topsoil\"\u003eSoils\u003c\/a\u003e, manage water with \u003ca title=\"Irrigation\" href=\"\/collections\/irrigation\"\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/a\u003e and finish presentation work with the right\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Machinery\" href=\"\/collections\/machinery\"\u003eMachinery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Tools \u0026amp; Equipment\" href=\"\/collections\/tools-and-equipment\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e. That is the real value of integrated turf management: each stage supports the next, and the square performs better because the whole process makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right loam for your square\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are comparing cricket loam products, think about the surface you are maintaining and the work you need the material to do. For new pitches and major surface renovation, profile compatibility is everything. For in-season wicket repairs, workability and binding response matter just as much. For square maintenance, many groundspersons want a cricket pitch dressing that spreads cleanly, consolidates well and accepts seed where required. You should also think about application depth, moisture level at installation, rolling response and how quickly the repaired area needs to come back into use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a practical balance between professional and domestic use. Most customers in this category are managing sports surfaces, but some serious home users do prepare cricket strips or practice areas. The same rules still apply: match the loam, avoid sharp profile changes and work with moisture and consolidation, not against them. That professional discipline is what separates a tidy-looking surface from a wicket that plays properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal use of cricket loam through the year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCricket loam has a very clear seasonal role. In spring, it is used for pre-season tidying, low-spot correction and final wicket preparation before rolling and mowing intensity increase. Through the playing season, cricket loam supports pitch repairs, foothole work and localised patching on high-wear ends. In late summer and autumn, it becomes central to end-of-season renovation, when scarification, overseeding and dressing help restore levels and rebuild the square. Winter is usually more about planning, profile review and ordering the right material for the next programme, rather than heavy application on saturated surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional insight for better square performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best grounds teams do not treat cricket loam as a stand-alone purchase. They look at how it affects surface levels, grass health, moisture management and long-term square consistency. That is where true professional insight comes in. A wicket that breaks up too easily may point to weak binding or a mismatch in profile. A wicket that dries unevenly may point to layering or poor integration between old and new materials. Good cricket loam selection helps prevent those issues before they start, which is why the ASSB or Motty test remains such a useful guide for serious cricket grounds management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitchcare is well placed for that joined-up approach. Alongside cricket loam, you can build a more complete maintenance plan with \u003ca title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/seed\"\u003eGrass Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Pre-Seed Fertiliser\" href=\"\/collections\/pre-seed-fertilisers\"\u003ePre-Seed Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Biostimulants and Micronutrients\" href=\"\/collections\/biostimulants-and-micronutrients\"\u003eBiostimulants \u0026amp; Micronutrients\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Wetting Agents\" href=\"\/collections\/wetting-agents\"\u003eWetting Agents\u003c\/a\u003e and Penetrants, \u003ca title=\"Top Dressing\" href=\"\/collections\/top-dressing\"\u003eTop Dressing\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sand\" href=\"\/collections\/sand\"\u003eSand\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Soils\" href=\"\/collections\/topsoil\"\u003eSoils\u003c\/a\u003e and the right \u003ca title=\"Machinery\" href=\"\/collections\/machinery\"\u003eMachinery\u003c\/a\u003e for renovation and presentation. When those parts work together, you give your square a better chance of producing firm, consistent and reliable wickets across the full season.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boughton-club-loam-1","title":"Boughton Club Loam","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .mobile-fix {\n      float: none !important;\n      margin: 0 auto 1rem auto !important;\n      display: block;\n     \n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.speech:before {border-color: #0084b7 transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 20px 20px 0; bottom: -20px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 40px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech:after {border-color: #FFFFFF transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 13px 13px 0; bottom: -13px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 47px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech {background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF; border: 3px solid #0084b7; border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 10px; color: #333333; margin: 1em 0 3em; padding: 10px; position: relative;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBoughton Club Loam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca title=\"Cricket Loam\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Turf Fertilisers\" href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mobile-fix\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-boughton-club-loam-1-club-cricket-loam-pallet.jpg?v=1690380393\" alt=\"Boughton Cricket Loam\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoughton Loam is one of the UK’s leading producers of cricket loams and dressings. Having produced nearly 100,000 x 25kg bags of dressing last year alone and with over 25 years experience they ensure a reliable consistent cricket loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boughton cricket loam range includes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boughton-county-loam-1\" title=\"Boughton County Loam\"\u003eCounty\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boughton-club-loam-1\" title=\"Boughton Club Loam\"\u003eClub\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kettering-loam-25kg-bags\" title=\"Kettering Loam\"\u003eKettering\u003c\/a\u003e all of which produce quality, hard, consistent, pitches with good bounce and carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loams produce quality, hard, consistent pitches with good bounce and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree draining for quick easy pitch preparation and fast grass seed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilised to stop the importation of weed seeds and soil born fungi which can develop into fairy rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loam dressings are guaranteed dry to enable easy spreading either by hand or through mechanical spreaders.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the latest manufacturer supplied Particle Size Distribution (PSD) analysis for this product, please click on Product Label at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eThe cricket ground is set in a beautiful location and we aim to maintain it to the highest possible standard – and we put that down to hard work and Boughton Cricket Loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lindsay,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroundsman,\u003cbr\u003eElvaston Cricket Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eBoughton has been used at the County Ground for over 20yrs and has proven to be a 1st class loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Marshall,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHead Groundsman,\u003cbr\u003eNorthamptonshire County Cricket Club\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957027319851,"sku":"3426","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/boughton-club-loam-pallet-40-x-25kg-bags.jpg?v=1701965085"},{"product_id":"boughton-county-loam-1","title":"Boughton County Loam","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.speech:before {border-color: #0084b7 transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 20px 20px 0; bottom: -20px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 40px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech:after {border-color: #FFFFFF transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 13px 13px 0; bottom: -13px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 47px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech {background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF; border: 3px solid #0084b7; border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 10px; color: #333333; margin: 1em 0 3em; padding: 10px; position: relative;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .mobile-fix {\n      float: none !important;\n      margin: 0 auto 1rem auto !important;\n      display: block;\n     \n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoughton County Loam\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoughton County Loam has a clay content of between \u003cb\u003e30-32%\u003c\/b\u003e providing a firm true pitch able to last at least four days at County Cricket level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\" title=\"Cricket Loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\" title=\"Grass Seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\" title=\"Turf Fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-boughton-county-loam-1-county-cricket-loam-pallet.jpg?v=1690380404\" alt=\"Boughton County Cricket Dressing\" style=\"float: right;\" class=\"mobile-fix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoughton Loam is one of the UK’s leading producers of cricket loams and dressings. Having produced nearly 100,000 x 25kg bags of dressing last year alone and with over 25 years experience they ensure a reliable consistent cricket loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boughton cricket loam range includes County, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boughton-club-loam-1\" title=\"Boughton Club Loam\"\u003eClub\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kettering-loam-25kg-bags\" title=\"Kettering Loam\"\u003eKettering\u003c\/a\u003e all of which produce quality, hard, consistent, pitches with good bounce and carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loams produce quality, hard, consistent pitches with good bounce and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree draining for quick easy pitch preparation and fast grass seed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilised to stop the importation of weed seeds and soil born fungi which can develop into fairy rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loam dressings are guaranteed dry to enable easy spreading either by hand or through mechanical spreaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the latest manufacturer supplied Particle Size Distribution (PSD) analysis for this product, please click on Product Label at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eBoughton has replaced the previous loam used on the square and has received great accolades from both players and officials cumulating in the award of 3 commendations from the ECB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Groundsman\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eDerbyshire County Cricket Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eBoughton has been used at the County Ground for over 20yrs and has proven to be a 1st class loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Marshall \u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eHead Groundsman,\u003cbr\u003eNorthamptonshire County Cricket Club\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957027352619,"sku":"3425","price":8.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/boughton-county-loam-pallet-40-x-25kg-bags.jpg?v=1701964414"},{"product_id":"binder-k-pitch-dressing","title":"Binder K Pitch Dressing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBinder K Pitch Dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca title=\"Cricket Loam\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Turf Fertilisers\" href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinder's K Pitch Dressing is a good club quality loam with \u003cb\u003e41%\u003c\/b\u003e clay content and can be used to top dress over and create a firm cricket wicket. Binders have a reputation for excellence in the quality control and formulation of loams and and this expertise has been used to create Binder's K Pitch Dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Furner Manager of Binder's Loam discussed the suitability of the loam in a 2011 Pitchcare article. A statement from the article reads as follows;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We have sourced material, had it analysed for it's suitability and ability to be successfully used on existing Kaloam pitches, and the loam will be produced to the same exacting standard as you have come to expect from Binders\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Binder cricket loam range also includes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/binder-super-surrey-loam\" title=\"Super Surrey Loam\"\u003eSuper Surrey\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/binder-ongar-loam\" title=\"Ongar Loam\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOngar\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/binder-ongar-plus\" title=\"Ongar Plus\"\u003eOngar Plus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Analysis of Binder's K Pitch Dressing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Binder Loams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957027385387,"sku":"191148","price":7.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/k-pitch-dressing.jpg?v=1701104231"},{"product_id":"binder-ongar-plus","title":"Binder Ongar PLUS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBinder Ongar PLUS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca title=\"Cricket Loam\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Turf Fertilisers\" href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOngar Loam™ PLUS\u003c\/b\u003e is a Test and County wicket quality loam and is a mixture of two thirds Ongar Loam™ to one third screened Super Surrey loam, re-screened to reduce to a maximum particle size of 4 mm and to thoroughly ameliorate the two materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOngar Loam Plus is a useful loam that can be used in loam exchange programs when changing between Surrey and Ongar based wickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThe Binder cricket loam range also includes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/binder-super-surrey-loam\" title=\"Super Surrey Loam\"\u003eSuper Surrey\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/binder-k-pitch-dressing\" title=\"K Pitch Dressing\"\u003eK-Pitch\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/binder-ongar-loam\" title=\"Ongar Loam\"\u003eOngar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003e\"Been using this product for a number of years and can't fault it\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary O.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Binder Loams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957036396587,"sku":"3422","price":8.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/ongar-loam-plus.jpg?v=1701104912"},{"product_id":"boughton-kaloam-1","title":"Boughton Kaloam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoughton Kaloam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoughton Loams produce quality, hard, consistent pitches with good bounce and carry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca title=\"Cricket Loam\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Turf Fertilisers\" href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoughton Loam is one of the UK’s leading producers of cricket loams and dressings. Having produced nearly 100,000 x 25kg bags of dressing last year alone, and with over 25 years experience, they ensure a reliable consistent cricket loam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boughton cricket loam range includes \u003ca title=\"Boughton County Loam\" href=\"\/products\/boughton-county-loam-1\"\u003eCounty\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Boughton Club Loam\" href=\"\/products\/boughton-club-loam-1\"\u003eClub\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Kettering Loam\" href=\"\/products\/kettering-loam-25kg-bags\"\u003eKettering\u003c\/a\u003e all of which produce quality, hard, consistent, pitches with good bounce and carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the latest manufacturer supplied Particle Size Distribution (PSD) analysis for this product, please click on Product Label at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Boughton Loams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loams produce quality, hard, consistent pitches with good bounce and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree draining for quick easy pitch preparation and fast grass seed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilised to stop the importation of weed seeds and soil born fungi which can develop into fairy rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loam dressings are guaranteed dry to enable easy spreading either by hand or through mechanical spreaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40987354431531,"sku":"9771","price":8.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/boughton-kaloam.jpg?v=1704732773"},{"product_id":"kettering-loam-25kg-bags","title":"Boughton Kettering Loam","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .mobile-fix {\n      float: none !important;\n      margin: 0 auto 1rem auto !important;\n      display: block;\n     \n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.speech:before {border-color: #0084b7 transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 20px 20px 0; bottom: -20px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 40px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech:after {border-color: #FFFFFF transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 13px 13px 0; bottom: -13px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 47px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech {background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF; border: 3px solid #0084b7; border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 10px; color: #333333; margin: 1em 0 3em; padding: 10px; position: relative;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoughton Kettering Loam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca title=\"Cricket Loam\" href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Turf Fertilisers\" href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKettering Loam has a typical clay content of \u003cb\u003e23%\u003c\/b\u003e. This loam has been used by local authorities and school cricket pitches for many many years. The loam is ideal where a pitch is required to give a quality surface while receiving a minimal amount of preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mobile-fix\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/kettering-cricket-loam-pallet.jpg?v=1704908094\" alt=\"Boughton Kettering Loam from Pitchcare.com\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoughton Loam is one of the UK’s leading producers of cricket loams and dressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Having produced nearly 100,000 x 25kg bags of dressing last year alone and with over 25 years experience they ensure a reliable consistent cricket loam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Boughton cricket loam range includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Boughton County Loam\" href=\"\/products\/boughton-county-loam-1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCounty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Boughton Club Loam\" href=\"\/products\/boughton-club-loam-1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eClub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and Kettering all of which produce quality, hard, consistent, pitches with good bounce and carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loams produce quality, hard, consistent pitches with good bounce and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree draining for quick easy pitch preparation and fast grass seed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilised to stop the importation of weed seeds and soil born fungi which can develop into fairy rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loam dressings are guaranteed dry to enable easy spreading either by hand or through mechanical spreaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the latest manufacturer supplied Particle Size Distribution (PSD) analysis for this product, please click on Product Label at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eBoughton has been used at Oakham School for 12 years. I am delighted with the consistent pace and bounce along with the ease of preparation when the pressure is on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeith Exton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead Groundsman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOakham School, now 1st class Groundsman at Glammorgan Cricket Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eBoughton has been used at the County Ground for over 20yrs and has proven to be a 1st class loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Marshall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead Groundsman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthamptonshire County Cricket Club\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40988587589675,"sku":"B366","price":7.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/kettering-loam-pallet-40-x-25kg-res.jpg?v=1708519053"},{"product_id":"binder-ongar-loam","title":"Binder Ongar Loam","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.speech:before {border-color: #0084b7 transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 20px 20px 0; bottom: -20px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 40px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech:after {border-color: #FFFFFF transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 13px 13px 0; bottom: -13px; content: \"\"; display: block; left: 47px; position: absolute; width: 0;} .speech {background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF; border: 3px solid #0084b7; border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 10px; color: #333333; margin: 1em 0 3em; padding: 10px; position: relative;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBinder Ongar Loam™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\" title=\"Cricket Loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\" title=\"Grass Seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\" title=\"Turf Fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOngar Loam is a heavy clay loam screened to 4mm. When rolled under the correct soil moisture conditions, Ongar Loam gives hard wickets of consistent pace and bounce. Adequately supplied with available nutrients for healthy grass growth. pH 7.9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOngar Loan has been used to construct test wickets at The Oval, Lords, Old Trafford, Edgbaston and Headingly as well as county wickets at Bristol, Taunton, Canterbury, Hove, Southampton, Chelmsford, Derby, Northampton, Cardiff, Scarborough and at Chester-Le-street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Binder cricket loam range also includes \u003ca title=\"Super Surrey Loam\" href=\"\/products\/binder-super-surrey-loam\"\u003eSuper Surrey\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"K Pitch Dressing\" href=\"\/products\/binder-k-pitch-dressing\"\u003eK-Pitch\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Ongar Plus\" href=\"\/products\/binder-ongar-plus\"\u003eOngar Plus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eAlways use this loam with excellent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\nRichard W\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003eAlways a good clean and not 'clumpy' when required for quick wicket end repairs mid-season, and not sticky lumpy or binded together. Bags are strong and nil wastage.\u003c\/p\u003e\nJohn W\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Binder Loams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40988587622443,"sku":"3427","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/binders-ongar-loam.jpg?v=1704794848"},{"product_id":"binder-super-surrey-loam","title":"Binder Super Surrey Loam","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBinder Super Surrey Loam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\" title=\"Cricket Loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\" title=\"Grass Seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\" title=\"Turf Fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to the same high standards as the other Binder Loams products, Super Surrey is screened through the Binder Loams production plant to ensure an end product of the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003e\"Dry, good product and spread perfectly\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"speech\"\u003e\"Quality product at an affordable price.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Binder cricket loam range also includes \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"K Pitch Dressing\" href=\"\/products\/binder-k-pitch-dressing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eK-Pitch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Ongar Loam\" href=\"\/products\/binder-ongar-loam\"\u003eOngar\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Ongar Plus\" href=\"\/products\/binder-ongar-plus\"\u003eOngar Plus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Binder Loams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40988588146731,"sku":"191149","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/super-surrey.jpg?v=1704794873"},{"product_id":"boughton-mendip-loam","title":"Boughton Mendip Loam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoughton Mendip Loam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost efficient transport is best achieved purchasing in quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 25kg = ¼ Pallet (250kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 x 25kg = ½ Pallet (500kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 25kg = Full Pallet (1000kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003eMake up the above quantities with a mix of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-loam\" title=\"Cricket Loam\"\u003eloam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grass-seed\" title=\"Grass Seed\"\u003egrass seed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turf-fertilisers\" title=\"Turf Fertilisers\"\u003efertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tipsbox\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a medium to heavy weight soil, it provides the perfect hard-wearing surface for any square construction, repair or renovation. Mendip loam can also be used in the repair and dressing of tennis courts to club level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoughton Loam is one of the UK’s leading producers of cricket loams and dressings. Having produced nearly 100,000 x 25kg bags of dressing last year alone, and with over 25 years experience, they ensure a reliable consistent cricket loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilt (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotty Strength (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boughton cricket loam range includes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boughton-county-loam-1\" title=\"Boughton County Loam\"\u003eCounty\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boughton-club-loam-1\" title=\"Boughton Club Loam\"\u003eClub\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kettering-loam-25kg-bags\" title=\"Kettering Loam\"\u003eKettering\u003c\/a\u003e all of which produce quality, hard, consistent, pitches with good bounce and carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Boughton Loams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loams produce quality, hard, consistent pitches with good bounce and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree draining for quick easy pitch preparation and fast grass seed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilised to stop the importation of weed seeds and soil born fungi which can develop into fairy rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoughton Loam dressings are guaranteed dry to enable easy spreading either by hand or through mechanical spreaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40988589129771,"sku":"B565","price":9.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/boughton-mendip-loam-25kg.png?v=1704794893"}],"url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/collections\/cricket-loam.oembed","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}