Topsoil vs. compost: isn’t it all the same? Well, technically, yes, it’s all dirt. But practically, compost and topsoil have a few differences in nutrient composition and uses. Since they resemble each other quite a bit, it might not be easy to distinguish between the two. Whether you’re planning to install a new lawn, raise… [Read More]
Better Than Paint-By-Number … Paint-By-Dirt!
A soil scientist and professor at the University of Wyoming, Karen Vaughan, has perfected paint pigments from various American West soils. Academically speaking, Vaughan’s area of expertise is called pedology. I know; it sounds like a funny name that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with soils. But it does—a pedologist is concerned with… [Read More]
Loss of Topsoil: A Global Issue
Topsoil isn’t just dirt. It’s one of the most critical components of our food system since 95% of food comes from the soil. And with the world’s population snowballing, there might be less than 60 years of farming left if soil degradation continues. Soil is a habitat for many organisms that make it a complex… [Read More]
This Story May Rock Your World
That title is a bit of a play on words…. read on to learn more. You’ve heard of moon rocks…what if I told you that there is a thing called an Earth rock…which was found on the moon. True. One of the rocks collected on the moon by Apollo 14 astronauts in 1971 contains a… [Read More]
Buying a Topsoil Screener? 5 Things to Consider
If you deal with landscaping, excavation or construction, screening mulch, soil, rocks, and dirt, it has probably become a crucial part of your life. And to do the job properly, you need to have a high-quality topsoil screener. However, choosing the right topsoil screener can be a pretty daunting task if you don’t know what… [Read More]
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