Author: Al Skoropa

It’s never too late to start using sustainable soil management practices. If you want to have healthy soil, you need to treat it like one of your most valuable investments.  Almost one thousand hectares of cultivated land continue to be lost every year, according to Science X. It means that our society receives fewer and… [Read More]

Leave the leaves alone! Mulch them with a mower, if you must, but don’t rake. Well, I think I just saved you countless weekend hours doing a task that you really don’t want to do. Maybe you have a teenager at home who would gladly do this boring chore for you in exchange for a… [Read More]

When it comes to turning your next landscaping project into reality, understanding when to opt for screened vs. unscreened topsoil is crucial. Whether you plan to grow a colorful garden or a brand-new lawn, topsoil is the key to succeeding in your endeavors. Both screened and unscreened types of topsoil have unique benefits and serve… [Read More]

Folks, I couldn’t make this up…even in one of my most vivid dreams. NASA will pay private entities between $15,000 and $25,000 for between 1.8 and 18 ounces for dirt.  The catch?  The dirt has to be harvested on the moon.  Compare that to the “down to earth” prices of topsoil in your area! NASA… [Read More]

Even though the soil is one of the most easily-accessible renewable resources on our planet, we as humans don’t always leave a positive footprint on it. A drastic increase in population, construction, mining, and other industrial activities make our fertile soils less and less usable.  Since there’s already plenty of non-arable, infertile soils on Earth,… [Read More]