Now that spring is here, it’s time to get started on the landscaping and gardening projects you’ve been planning all winter. And when it comes to choosing between dirt or topsoil for your yard, it’s important to weigh the benefits and uses of each so you can pick the material best suited for your outdoor project. Serving residents in Victor, New York, Syracusa Sand & Gravel is the premier aggregate supplier, offering a broad range of high-quality products and services including gravel, sand, and topsoil, to meet the needs of your construction project.

Here, the professionals explain the differences between dirt and topsoil:

Dirt

Dirt is taken directly from a job site or excavation, pulled from the ground usually from a depth beyond approximately six inches from the surface. It may also contain debris such as rocks or clay lumps. Because it doesn’t offer much in the way of nutrients or organic matter, it is a material best used for filling holes or raising the grade or elevation of an area underneath a building structure.

Topsoil

The first few inches beneath the ground surface are known as the topsoil, which contains organic matter and nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen. It also retains moisture and is penetrable by light and air. Because of its nutrients, topsoil is typically used for planting and landscaping projects, such as fertilizing grass or garden beds. Topsoil is also screened and marketed in bulk without roots, gravel, or debris.

If you’re searching for an affordable and dependable topsoil and aggregate supplier for your next construction project, contact Syracusa Sand & Gravel. Call (585) 310-2693 today to request a free quote from their friendly team. You can also visit them at their website or follow them on Facebook.