Do I Really Need Some Topsoil At All?

Topsoil is one of those things that many people don’t really think about. Unlike other aspects of gardening, like discussing the prize onions at the local country show, topsoil doesn’t hold the same interest as a topic.

Well, it’s time topsoil became a hit conversation because it’s really very interesting. What makes topsoil so interesting are two things.

The first of these is the incredible fact that without topsoil, there wouldn’t be a single living creature alive today on Earth.

Secondly, a good quality topsoil is extremely important to the gardener because without it, growing the best plants and vegetables becomes an increasingly difficult task. Whether a gardener needs new topsoil will depend on how well the existing soil has been looked after.

The main things to look for in your topsoil is the texture because this will give away the amount of organic matter that has been assimilated into the overall topsoil composition. Your topsoil’s texture should resemble a crumbling feel that’s not sticky, but is easy to break up and feels damp to the touch proving that it has water retention qualities.

Adding organic matter to the soil is one way to improve the texture of the topsoil should the crumbly feel go amiss. Manure with straw is one of the best ways to quickly get the nutrients back into the topsoil to make it rich and live giving to plants.

Some topsoil however will not improve no matter how much you add quality enhancers, and when this is the case, it’s time to buy new topsoil.

Topsoil suppliers should meet the highest standards of production to avoid contamination and the standards set out in British regulation can ensure this happens.