Dirt is dirt, right? Not exactly. Some is thicker and chunkier. Other soil can be grainier and sandier. In fact, there are actually six different main types of soil that can be found around the world, and their unique properties mean that their uses differ as well. Chalky Soil. This type of soil can be […]

“Fill dirt wanted.” What exactly is fill dirt? Essentially, it is subsoil that was removed during a construction project in order to create a smooth, stable surface on which to build. If you’re in need of a lot of dirt, look into dirt exchange programs. Often, you can find free fill dirt or pay a […]

When you’re landscaping, building, or doing any project that requires digging up a lot of dirt, eventually you’ve got to get rid of it. It’s one of the more frustrating parts of any project – without even going into the actual costs of dirt disposal! Eventually, though, you have to deal with those costs. And […]

While you’re researching the keys to a great garden or backyard, you might see “dirt” and “soil” come up a lot. They’re just different terms for the same stuff, right?  Not so fast. Although the two terms are used interchangeably, buying a bag of soil and buying a bag of dirt will give you two […]

To start a garden project, you just need some soil, right? Not so fast. Soil can be composed of wildly different combinations of particles, from clay to silt to soil and more. Each of these particles will have different benefits for your next gardening or soil-related project. To get the most out of your next […]

To grow a healthy garden or a beautiful landscape, you need a hearty layer of topsoil that will fit your growing needs (and work with the climate you live in).  Topsoil is exactly that: it’s the soil sits on the outermost layer of the Earth. It’s easy to access and dig through for gardeners and […]