Types Of Bagged Soil & When To Use Them

The type of soil you use can greatly determine the growth and health of your flowers and plants. Not enough nutrients and they may experience slow or no growth, but too much fertilizer can kill them.

Here are the most popular types of soil and where to use them.

Topsoil

This soil is usually cheaper due to the absence of plant food, fertilizer, and soil enhancers. It's used mostly to fill in or add to existing soil for patching, seeding, and planting. It can also contain compost, and as the name says, is excellent top layer addition.

Potting Soil

This soil is meant for container gardening and contains nutrients, plant food, and have increased water retention ingredients.

Flower/ Garden Soil

This is the soil to use in most outdoor gardens. It contains an enriched blend of dirt, peat moss, compost, and ratios of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and (K)Potassium (N-P-K). This supports plant growth, strong roots, and flower & fruit formation. Make sure you are using the right ratio to achieve your intended goal—higher nitrogen for growth, but lower for flowering.

Lawn Soil

Primarily only used in lawn repair and new growth.  This soil has additives to increase water retention and starters to aid in new growth from seed and sod.

That should get you started, but don't hesitate to ask any of our Rural King Supply garden experts your questions.