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Soil & Ordering Glossary

Quick definitions for terms used across Specialty Soils product pages, calculators and guides.

Bulk

Material sold in larger loose quantities, usually measured by the cubic yard.

Bagged

Material packaged in bags for handling smaller quantities.

Cubic Yard

A volume equal to 27 cubic feet: 3 feet long, 3 feet wide and 3 feet high.

Amendment

A material mixed into existing soil to change properties such as organic matter, drainage or structure.

Topdressing

A shallow layer spread over an existing lawn to help level, overseed or renovate turf.

Growing Media

A formulated material used around plant roots, especially in containers and professional production.

Compost

Decomposed organic material generally used to amend soil; it is not automatically a complete planting soil.

Pumice

A lightweight porous volcanic rock used in some mixes to support air space and drainage.

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