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A bit of olive oil applied to your garden tools before digging into the dirt can cut down on dirt buildup. It can also help prevent rust and corrosion. What Exactly Is Topsoil? Topsoil is the top portion of the soil consisting of minerals, organic matter and microorganisms. It can range from a few inches deep in some areas to a few feet deep in the Corn Belt. Topsoil has accumulated over millennia, but erosion is a serious problem. Erosion can deplete topsoil quickly, which is why it is important to cover bare soil with mulch or a ground cover plant. What's in Topsoil? Topsoil is made up of sand, clay and silt. The proportions vary. An ideal topsoil, called loam, is soft and crumbly and has roughly equal parts sand, clay and silt (a fine, dust-like sediment of rock and mineral particles). However, many gardeners struggle with less-than-ideal topsoil that tilts towards heavy clay (slow draining and less oxygen available to plant roots) or sand (fast draining but less able to hol...

Topsoil is known as the upper most layer of soil made up of organic matter that is rich in nutrients. It also has carbon and nitrogen present in it along with decomposed worms and beetles etc. Why buy Topsoil? It has numerous benefits. It can be used for foundation for lawns and hard surfaces. It also prevents erosion and diseases. It decreases farmers’ dependency on chemical fertilizers. It makes the lawn healthy resulting in added drought-resistance. These are just few of the effective advantages Topsoil has. You may decide to buy topsoil if the to-be garden space is a patio or courtyard with no natural soil, or if the existing soil is poor in nutrients and in bad condition. Product choice Topsoil is generally available in three grades. These are premium grade, general-purpose grade and economy grade. These fulfill your requirements and you can choose according to what suits your garden more. Premium grade: This is high in fertility. With the strong structure, it can be use...