Topsoil and The Uses of It
Topsoil is the first five to ten inches of the soil that is found when digging.
This part of soil has the highest amount of organic matter and microorganism.
Most of the biological activity occurs within the topsoil. Material particles,
water, air, and organic matter is what makes up topsoil. However, the organic
matter that makes up soil varies depending on where the soil is located at. The
more organic matter that is find in the soil makes the soil weaker. When the
soil is drained of all the water, it makes it decompose and it suffers wind
erosion.
What is topsoil used for?
Most of the time, topsoil is used for gardens, lawns, and to help fix drainage
problems. If you can you need to match the mineral contents to your soil as
much as possible or you could face growing problems. Some topsoil can have
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