SuDS Bioretention Soil Mix
Specialist bioretention mix for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Bailey’s SuDS Bioretention Soil and Bioretention Mix is a specialist engineered growing medium for use within Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), bioretention systems and rain gardens.
Designed for schemes where the soil profile forms an integral part of surface water management, our bioretention mix provides a carefully considered balance between drainage, filtration, aeration and plant support.
Suitable for professional landscape, development and drainage projects, our SuDS soil and bioretention mix can be supplied for a wide range of applications and project requirements.
Bioretention Mix for SuDS Schemes
The growing medium within a bioretention SuDS system performs a very different role from conventional landscape topsoil.
As surface water enters a planted SuDS feature, the bioretention mix forms part of the engineered system through which water is temporarily managed and filtered. At the same time, the growing medium needs to provide an appropriate rooting environment for the specified planting.
The required characteristics of a SuDS bioretention soil will depend upon the hydraulic design, planting scheme, construction detail, site conditions and required performance of the individual project.
For this reason, Bailey’s works with professional buyers to establish the requirements of each scheme rather than treating bioretention mix as a generic landscape product.
SuDS and Bioretention Applications
Bailey’s SuDS Bioretention Soil and Bioretention Mix is suitable for use within professionally designed:
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Bioretention basins and beds
- Rain gardens
- Planted SuDS features
- Swales incorporating engineered growing media
- Urban drainage and landscape schemes
- Highways and roadside SuDS
- Car park drainage schemes
- Residential and commercial developments
- Public realm and regeneration projects
Performance-Led SuDS Bioretention Mix
The performance of a bioretention system depends upon the relationship between the bioretention mix, hydraulic design, drainage layers, planting and site conditions.
Depending upon the project specification, important considerations for SuDS bioretention soil may include hydraulic conductivity, particle-size distribution, organic matter content, soil structure, water-holding characteristics and the requirements of the proposed planting.
Where a project has a defined SuDS soil or bioretention mix specification, please send this to us for review.
We can discuss the specification and individual requirements with you before supply, helping to ensure that the proposed bioretention mix is appropriate for the intended SuDS application.
Bioretention Mix for Landscape and Development Projects
Bailey’s of Norfolk supplies natural soils and specialist soil blends for professional landscaping, horticultural and development projects.
Our SuDS Bioretention Soil and Bioretention Mix is available for projects ranging from individual rain gardens and smaller bioretention installations through to larger commercial, residential and public realm SuDS schemes.
We can discuss both the technical and practical requirements of your project, including the required specification, quantities, delivery location, delivery method and programme.
Looking for SuDS Soil or Bioretention Mix?
If you are specifying, tendering or sourcing SuDS bioretention soil or bioretention mix, talk to Bailey’s about your project.
We understand that the requirements of SuDS and bioretention schemes vary and that the growing medium may need to meet defined project and performance criteria.
Call Bailey’s of Norfolk on 01603 754607 to discuss your SuDS project, bioretention mix specification and supply requirements.
