If you’ve ever thought a lot about topsoil then you’re in a very small minority of people. Topsoil doesn’t carry the same amount of delight as talking about the winner of the best pumpkin competition.
Topsoil is actually a fascinating subject and should become the darling of any gardening chat. There are two things that make topsoil so interesting.
The most important fact is that without topsoil, we would need to fight for our survival with every living being here on earth.
Without a topsoil of good quality it becomes ever more tricky for the gardener to grow the best plants and veg. 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. A crumbly texture that has a little weight too it, holds enough water and moisture to make it feel damp to the touch, but not dripping, is about how it needs to feel.
If your topsoil fails the texture test, then it’s always worth adding some organic matter to enrich the soil. Using farmyard manure with plenty of straw mixed into it will do the topsoil a world of good, especially if left over the winter to breakdown.
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.
Meeting the British safety regulations means that the topsoil from a certain supplier will be the very best and won’t be contaminated or dangerous.
