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When it comes to our gardening supplies, quality soil can make all the difference to help our plants and homegrown produce thrive.

But, as I’ve come to learn, not all soil types are created equal. And while I had assumed that topsoil and gardening soil both do the same thing, I had been buying the wrong type all along. In fact, you’re probably guilty of buying the wrong soil for your yard too.

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What is garden soil and what can you use it for?

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Garden soil, often called planting mix or potting soil, is essentially a type of soil created specifically for use in containers and gardens. It mainly consists of both organic and inorganic matter and nutrients, such as compost, peat moss, sand and perlite. However, the exact composition of garden soil can vary.…