Whether you plan to update the landscaping on your property or construct a new structure, it’s important that you prepare the earth first. Topsoil refers to the outermost layer of soil that contains a high concentration of nutrients, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms. It offers a wide variety of advantages for tasks, from gardening to land grading. Below, you’ll learn more about the benefits of topsoil and why you should use it. 

4 Perks of Topsoil

1. Grow Robust Plants & Flowers

Topsoil can make your landscaping look well-kept and attractive, but it also enriches your plants and flowers. It improves the quality of the existing soil, which often contains excessive sand and clay. Topsoil locks in moisture and nutrients, which helps your foliage grow strong and healthy. It’s especially beneficial for ensuring that seedlings and new plants have what they need to thrive. 

2. Level the Earth 

Prior to building a commercial or residential property, or even a barn or shed in your backyard, you’ll need to level the earth. Topsoil smoothens the surface, permitting you to lay a foundation or other base flush with the earth. Additionally, it permits you to start decorative landscaping immediately after construction. 

3. Prevent Erosion 

Topsoil stabilizes the earth and creates a densely packed layer that resists erosion. When you add topsoil along property lines, it creates less runoff. Additionally, putting topsoil around the perimeter of your home will protect your foundation and basement from water infiltration.

4. Fill Gaps

Lower-grade topsoil makes excellent backfill. If you need to fill in ditches, pits, and cracks in the land before landscaping, you can put out a fresh layer of topsoil. If you are installing a driveway or building a shed, prepare the surface with heavy-duty topsoil first to ensure structural soundness. 

If you need topsoil for your commercial or residential project, get in touch with H.C. Eavers & Sons Excavating. They also provide excavating, land grading, hauling, and septic system installations to clients throughout Stuarts Draft, VA. Call (540) 337-1286 to order topsoil for delivery, and visit the website to learn more about free consultations for small and large jobs.