Is the soil I’m planning to purchase really loam? Will it make a good lawn or garden?
There is no legal definition or guaranteed content for purchased soil in Maine. Before purchasing soil, consider using the soil you have on site already. Purchasing soil involves removing or “mining” it from one site for use at another. Even the best quality purchased soil will need some adjustment of pH, organic matter, or nutrient level before use. Often, you will be spending as much time, effort, and money on purchased soil as you would on the soil you have already. However, areas of gravel fill or with soils of high silt and clay content may benefit from a new layer of soil. More information is availablehere.
