Topsoil remains essential for anyone in the agriculture industry. This matter provides plants with valuable nutrients to help them thrive. Sourced topsoil is standard, but more people opt for soil made from recycled materials. Here are a few of the benefits you'll enjoy when you make the switch.

1. Sustainable Soil

According to Garden Guides, producing one inch of natural topsoil can take 500 to 1,000 years. When you opt for soil made from recycled materials, you'll discover that it's always available. People will always have waste like yard trimmings, so we can conserve the valuable soil that takes at least 500 years to be produced.

2. Reduced Waste

Yard trimmings, grass clippings, and other materials are often recycled to make soil wind up in trash cans and landfills. This results in more greenhouse gases due to the emissions it takes to transport them to the dump. When you choose an option that reduces waste, you're helping our planet.

3. Better Soil Structure

Recycled soil has several things you won't find in traditional soil. It has soil conditioners and nutrients combined with compost. Organic matter ensures that plants get a slow but steady supply of nutrients. When you use recycled soil, it can help the soil it's placed in. For example, it can provide moisture to dry areas.

4. Cost Effectiveness

In most cases, soil made from recycled material is more cost-effective than other soil. That's because it takes natural soil so long to accumulate. It's also more costly to dig up and transport. However, most local businesses that sell recycled soil make it nearby, so it is readily available in ample supply. Both of these factors contribute to a lower cost for consumers.

5. Fewer Weeds

Weed seeds can stay in the soil for five to 10 years before germinating, according to our team. This makes it likely that plenty of seeds are waiting to sprout in your non-recycled soil. On the other hand, recycled soil goes through plenty of testing to ensure you receive high-quality soil. This makes it less likely to see weeds coming through the ground a few weeks after putting it down.

Soil made from recycled materials is great for the environment. It's affordable, sustainable, and healthy for your soil. Contact us at Belli Contracting Co for more information today.