Top Soil Is Important For Plant Growth

Top soil in Monterey CA is what the name implies, the upper most layer of soil in your yard.  The quality of this top soil will determine how well the plants in your yard grow and mature.  If you are purchasing top soil from your local nursery it will likely be blended with a mix of organic and mineral matter.  It will make sense that the mix includes materials native to your area.

The general formula for producing top soil in Monterey CA is usually from three different minerals.  You top soil is likely to include loam, some type of sand, and then some clay.  Some types of sand that may be used are river or lava sand.  There may also be some type of compost and other organic materials such as rice hulls and forest humus.  Loam is a combination of organic matter that has rotted over time.  Loam will have things like plant matter and the carcasses of dead bugs.  It may sound gross, but it wonderful for growing beautiful plants in your yard.  It is this type of soil that will help your yard if your soil is not in the best of shape.

It is believed that the best top soil in Monterey CA is one that is a sandy loam.  This type of top soil still has clay in it, but the majority of the soil is a combination of sand and loam.  Clay tends to be very hard and can be difficult to work with.  Loam is much easier to work with in addition to having high concentrations of organic minerals which is much preferred. 

Having loose top soil is preferred because it allows plants’ roots to spread more easily and develop a strong root system.  They will be able to reach water and other nutrients much more easily.  This will allow your plants to grow to their true potential.  In hard clay soil the plants have to work much harder for their roots to get to the water they need.  This will stunt their growth.
 
Wind and other types of erosions remove a considerable amount of top soil every year.  It is important to replace and improve the top soil in your yard.  You should feel good about not only making your yard more enjoyable you are also giving back to the environment.

Top soil in Monterey CA can be purchased in bags or bulk.  It is widely available in both nurseries and home improvement stores.