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Why Is Soil So Important?
It’s a question that many people ask but still don’t know the answer to, so just why is soil so important? We are always being told different things about our gardens and how to look after them, but the ultimate importance is the choice of soil. You should purchase a good quality soil because it is the soil that holds roots and provides support for plants as well as storing vital nutrients. The 4 key nutrients that soil provides are:
Nitrogen
Food
Potassium
Phosphorus
Here’s an interesting fact for you – just 25% of the earth’s surface is made up of soil and only 10% of that can be used to grow food. This proves that soil sustains life and we need the plants to grow to feed us and help the environment, such as keeping tiny little insects alive. If you were to go into the garden now and pick up a handful of soil you would probably see worms, beetles and all sorts living in there, which is their habitat. They need the soil to live and do their jobs. In essence, without soil there would be nowhere for us to grow organic food. In addition to this, it is important that the soil is healthy to help everything else alive and grow. The soil contains food, water and air and these are vital ingredients that all plants need.
Ultimately, it is the soil that keeps us all living, not just humans but animals too. The healthy soil needs to be maintained by making sure you consider the extras like compost. Avoiding the use of chemicals is also important as these can damage the plant growth and create an imbalance in the soil. You will of course want to reduce the garden pests but it’s important to use chemicals very liberally and, ideally, not at all. If you think down the organic route you will generally find that everything in your garden is much healthier and you prolong the lifespan of grass and plants etc. The soil, being the underbelly, needs to be healthy to keep everything else healthy.
For award winning soil from Britain’s number one supplier of high quality topsoil , Topsoil.co.uk is the only online destination you need. Our soil is top quality and offers the novice gardener or professional gardener everything they need to create a healthy, full of vitality garden. Call us on 0845 604 6050 to speak to one of our friendly customer advisors.