Soil provides nutrients and protection for flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs and trees, and having the right garden soil can make a big difference in how your lawn, landscaping and garden grow. Finding the right soil for your project is simple when you shop at Ace. We stock a huge selection of topsoil, lawn soil and other soils, allowing you to shop online and in stores.
Which Type of Gardening Soil is Right for You?
Depending on your gardening project, there are three main kinds of soils to consider: topsoil, lawn soil and potting soil.
- Topsoil: Topsoil is a mix of loose dirt, sand, organic materials and beneficial microorganisms. Very dense, it retains nutrients and moisture well and can help plants thrive. As its name suggests, topsoil usually serves as a top layer for plantings.
- Lawn Soil: Lawn soil features dirt, clay, stones and rocks and is lighter than topsoil. Use it as the foundation for your lawn or garden and then place topsoil over the top.
- Potting Soil: Potting mix or soil is a light, airy mix of peat moss and other organic materials. It usually doesn't contain sand or dirt and allows water to drain easily. Use potting soil for planters, window boxes, hanging baskets, flowerpots and other containers to provide flowers, herbs and edible plants with the nutrients and drainage they need.
Simplify Gardening with All-Purpose Garden Soil
If you plan to grow a large container garden or want to mix plants in planters or window boxes, all-purpose garden soil can be a convenient choice. Its mix of organic materials like compost, perlite, fertilizer and pine bark provides ideal growing conditions for a wide variety of plants. As a result, this versatile garden soil takes the guesswork out of planting.
Discover Specialty Soils for Your Needs
Just as different types of plants have varying needs when it comes to plant food, certain ones grow best in specific types of soils.
For example, plants may need more of one particular nutrient or thrive in soils that are acidic or alkaline. One way that you can optimize soil for specific plants is to add soil conditioners and amendments to conventional potting soil or topsoil. Another option is to purchase a specialty potting mix. You can find products formulated for orchids, African violets, succulents and more. There are also specialty products made especially for starting seeds in containers or the ground.
Find Garden Soil Near You at Ace
Get ready for the growing season by stopping into your neighborhood Ace store. After you’ve chosen the right soil for your needs, our helpful team can give you ideas and inspiration for planting your garden and landscaping, as well as recommend the gardening tools and supplies you need to water, feed and maintain whatever you grow.
If you prefer to browse for soils online, shop our full online selection of all-purpose garden soil and other products from Miracle-Gro, Black Gold and others.
