What is the difference between Grade 1 Top Soil and compost?

Gardeners the world over only want the best garden soil for their beloved gardens and plants, which is why so many of them are always seeking the most beneficial products to have their seedlings sprout in the healthiest and most splendorous way possible.

Various forms of compost are a common choice when planting in flower beds and garden beds, but it’s not the most reliable option. Grade 1 Top Soil is also at the top of the list – but what exactly is the difference between the two? And which is the best for your garden life to thrive?

At Wigan Aggregates, we’re experienced and reliable providers of Grade 1 Top Soil and similar building materials and aggregates, so you can rely on us to deliver the products you need to make your next project a success – garden or otherwise.

With this in mind, here are a few things you need to know about both compost and Grade 1 Top Soil and why, in most cases, one is far more valuable than the other.

Grade 1 Top Soil vs Compost

What is compost?

Compost is simply organic matter that has aged to the point where its nature offers numerous growth benefits to plants and grass. Specifically, when added to soil, it improves the soil’s natural ability to hold the nutrients plant life needs to grow and survive.

Generally, high-quality compost is made of things like food waste, dead plant life and, yes, manure – all of which act as a natural fertiliser and offer impressive chemical benefits to the soil when in their decaying state.

Compost can work fantastically well when growing plants individually, such as in plant pots. However, given its makeup, compost probably isn’t the ideal solution for gardeners with reasonably large planting areas. For one, the nutrition benefits needed to add to the soil in question may be spread too thin for the plants to reach their full potential. This is where Grade 1 Top Soil comes in.

What is Grade 1 Top Soil?

Grade 1 Top Soil is the most beneficial top soil you can buy for your plants. As the title suggests, top soil is the soil that creates the top layer your plant life will grow from and it needs to contain all the nutrients and beneficial elements your precious flora needs, making it perfect for raised beds.

But why is this specific soil so nutritious for plants? Because it has been formed over hundreds of years through the weathering of large rocks, as well as the continued absorption of dead plant life and animal carcasses, which are surprisingly nutritious!

By applying Grade 1 Top Soil over large plant beds, gardeners everywhere are giving their plants the best chance at reaching full growth while also giving them the strength and support they need to withstand the elements once they’ve sprouted.

The benefits of Grade 1 Top Soil

Nutritional value

We’ve already mentioned how beneficial Grade 1 Top Soil is for plants, but it really can’t be understated. Compared to the closest competition, Grade 1 Top Soil injects plant life with so many natural nutrients they can use to absorb water, remain healthy and grow quickly without faltering.

These nutrients include, but aren’t limited to, such ones as nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, to name but a few.

Cost and time-effective

You’ll undoubtedly pay more for Grade 1 Top Soil than you would for compost of a similar quantity. After all, it’s a premium product and yields more premium results. And this is precisely the point.

By utilising such soil from the offset, you can expect to see your plant life begin to thrive without worry, whereas other solutions may require a more careful hand and a greater leap of faith in its ability to get the job done.

By having your plants sprout fully the first time, you’re saving yourself time and effort from needing to constantly plant fresh seeds, while also saving money on such extra purchases.

Looking for Grade 1 Top Soil in Wigan? Wigan Aggregates is here for you

If Grade 1 Top Soil sounds like the solution to your gardening woes, or your existing soil isn’t getting the job done and you live in the Wigan area, you’re in luck.

Wigan Aggregates is home to high-quality top soil for your garden, excavated from high-quality agricultural land, so you can rest assured you’re treating your new garden beds to the absolute best.

Click here to grab a bag of Grade 1 Bulk Top Soil for your garden project today. Or reach out to Wigan Aggregates for more information.