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You've heard about it, but do you actually know what topsoil is? Everything you need to know about this vital material, and how to buy the right type

For starters, topsoil is a naturally occurring product. It is the top layer of the soil and is bustling with nutrients and microorganisms. You have topsoil in your garden, and you ...
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Soil and its promise as a climate solution: A primer

We know that soil feeds plants, but do we know how it got there in the first place? Soil forms via the interaction of five factors: parent material, climate, living beings, a land’s topography, and a ...