Top Soil Archives

The right dirt is the key to a healthy garden, and topsoil plays a vital role in the ultimate success of whatever you plant. Because plants depend on the topsoil for water and nutrients, it is important to ensure the uppermost layer of your dirt is full of organic matter. In addition to supporting plant […]

Your yard is one of the first things passers-by and visitors see when they approach your home. Having a nice and well-maintained lawn is a great way to make a great impression. Although grass grows quickly, it is important to ensure it is planted correctly to have the best chance of growing into a full, […]

When spring approaches, many homeowners’ thoughts turn to the appearance of their yard and garden. The front lawn often gets most of the attention because it is the first thing people see when they pull up to a home. For many people, the first step in sprucing up the yard is planting some grass seed. […]

House plants do not come with the intimidation factor that is often associated with growing outdoor gardens, and many people think that going to their local garden store and buying the first bag of dirt they see or scooping some soil up from their garden and placing it in their pots is enough to establish […]

New gardeners quickly find that all soils are not created equally, and some types are far more hospitable to particular crops and flowers than others. Having a good understanding of the different types of soil and their qualities can help make your garden a success. One type of soil you may come across is loam. […]

Any time you are growing plants, you need to ensure that you are using the correct type of soil for optimum results. However, it is difficult to ascertain what type of dirt you have in your garden simply by looking at it. Thankfully, there are several easy tests that you can carry out to find […]

Many people think of soil as simply being dirt that is used for planting, but it is actually a complex living ecosystem that is made up of living organisms linked together through energy flows and nutrient cycles. Soil contains billions of microorganisms ­– including insects, fungi, bacteria, earthworms and nematodes – that all work together […]