The top layer of soil in your garden has an important role. This soil contains a lot of nutrients, organic particles, minerals and water. Good-quality topsoil is the bedrock of any garden.
There may be times when you need to add or replace topsoil. When might this be a good idea?
1. Your Soil Isn't Fit For Purpose
Sometimes, topsoil develops problems; other times, it is just doesn't have the quality to create a solid foundation for a lawn or plants. If your topsoil isn't up to scratch, then you might want to add to it or replace it completely. For example, poor-quality topsoil might not give plants all the support they need. They might fail to thrive even if you use compost or potting mix on them.
Or, you might lose some of this soil after a renovation project. If your construction company stored or used heavy vehicles or machines in your garden, then you might have lost some soil. Or, it might have become so compacted that it loses some of its supportive qualities. Here, a new layer of high-quality topsoil could improve your growth potential and the level of your garden. You create a new and healthier base for your lawn and plants.
2. You Want to Lay a New Lawn
If you want to lay a new lawn, then it often pays to add some extra topsoil to the ground before you put the turf down or seed the area. You might have removed some of the topsoil when you took up your old grass. If you had to level the ground, then this soil might be too compacted now to support a new lawn as well as you need it to.
Plus, the soil might not be in the best condition to help the grass bed in and thrive. If your old lawn didn't ever do well, then adding some high-quality topsoil could give your new lawn the support it needs. Adding a nutrient-rich layer of soil now could pay dividends later.
3. You Want to Reconfigure Your Garden
If you've decided to renovate your garden, then you might need to add some layers of topsoil to your projects. For example, if you're building a raised garden, then topsoil is a good way of filling in the beds with a supportive growth medium. This soil also works well in combination with a compost and potting mix if you're cutting in some new flower or vegetable beds.
To find the right topsoil for your garden, ask soil supplies companies for advice.
