Soil Types

Soil Types
Soil Types

Soil Types

Not all dirt or good, screened soil is the same and, based on its components, the suitability for planting can be very different. Dirt with a very high clay content may mean it holds water very well, but if there is too much clay, it could actually create a real problem and not allow any water to pass, creating ponding. Too high a sand content can cause the opposite effect in that it will not hold enough water to support the plant in hot weather or high wind. 

Proper blending of these components can create a healthy, fertile growing medium for your landscaping needs. The fertility of the soil needs to be considered separately based on the chemical make-up of the components and the organic content in the soil

If you are looking for good growing dirt, you have come to the right place because that is what we specialize in: darn good dirt. It is a dirty job, but someone has to do it.

Dirt normally refers to one of two things: soil or waste material. Ironically, some waste material, like composted leaves, can be used to make dirt better by adding organic material to the dirt so that it holds more moisture and nutrients.

Dirt Guy has dealt with a whole range of dirty situations, from separating plastic bags from leaves to create quality compost to growing grass on a sandy roadside with no irrigation available. Applying our knowledge and effort in both cases, the dirty situations done right yield healthy plantings.

Quality screened dirt for landscaping needs are the products we supply. Being farm-based and construction-related, we have many connections to find the right sources of topsoil. Another name for dirt, besides topsoil, can also be loam. Loam has a connotation of being a certain quality of soil.

Waste Material

Often, one's perception of dirt can be based on the situation. Another waste item that can make for good topsoil would be road sweepings due to often having a lot of rotted leaves. There are a number of industrial by-products that are high in organic material that can be supplements for topsoil. So, it all depends on the situation and the application.

Our stockpile of loam at the Dirt Guy yard

Here at the Dirt Guy, we consider loam and topsoil to be synonymous. Loam is a classification of soil based on its texture. It is hard to see the texture of the material, but it is a friable soil with a high organic content. It is excellent for your landscaping needs, such as top dressing for turfgrass establishment and for improving the planting soil for your tree, grass, and garden plantings.

Our screened loam has rocks removed that are larger than 5/8" and has passed through a harp-type screen to help fluff up the soil and prevent any naturally-occurring clumps. This makes it easier to rake out and spread. 

Loam is an interchangeable term for topsoil, both and we consider loam to be synonymous to topsoil. both being well balanced soils that are excellent for growing plants. 

We invite you to come to the yard and see the stockpile of screened loam that we produce to confirm that it will meet your needs.

For any questions please contact us at 860-303-0500 for screened loam delivery options.

Fill dirt is typically composed of subsoil (the layer beneath the topsoil) and lacks organic matter, making it less prone to settling or decomposing over time. Fill dirt may contain clay, sand, rocks and other inert materials, but is generally free of contaminants and large debris. The Dirt Guy’s fill dirt is screened to 1". It is commonly used for grading.

The Dirt Guy’s Super Soil is a mix of two high-quality products to provide you with a growing medium that will produce fast-growing plants. Our Super Soil is optimized by adding compost to native soil in a 50-50 blend. This blend of native topsoil and high-quality aged compost holds both nutrients and water so it is available in the root zone for plant growth.

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