Earthco Soils

True or False: Stockpiling commercial topsoil on-site for over a year has zero impact on its physical and biological performance? Answer: FALSE. Leaving massive mounds of topsoil sitting unmanaged on a commercial job site for months on end is a major risk.

Did you know that building a single professional sports stadium field requires over 4000 cubic yards of specialized engineered soil? 4000 cubic yards requires a relentless logistics fleet of nearly 300 fully loaded commercial tri-axle trucks delivering material to the job site.

True or False: Spreading organic bark mulch too deeply over massive commercial corporate landscapes can actually suffocate the underlying soil and kill off plantings? Answer: TRUE. When it comes to large-scale commercial landscaping, more is definitely not always better.

If you pass by a massive commercial composting yard in the early morning, you will see huge plumes of steam rising from the stockpiles. That isn't smoke, and it isn't caused by the sun. It is the result of intense microbial activity.

True or False: Standard, unscreened topsoil is the best choice for large-scale commercial planting and structural turf installations? Answer: FALSE. Using raw, unscreened topsoil to cut initial material costs is a severe site mistake.

Efficiency from a new perspective. This drone footage captures the daily rhythm of our Shipwell site. Witnessing our loaders and stackers operate at this scale highlights our commitment to speed, safety, and operational excellence. High-level views of a high-performing team.

Mushroom Compost is a partially decomposed organic growing medium and by product of the mushroom farming industry. It consists of peat moss, vegetative fibers, manure, chemical fertilizer residues, and decomposed mushroom material.

Rural soil is naturally structured to support crops, trees, and native vegetation. It is generally looser, nutrient-rich, and well-aerated, which allows roots to penetrate deeply, water to drain efficiently, and plants to access the nutrients they need.

Urban soil faces unique challenges that rural soil typically does not. Construction, heavy foot traffic, and limited green space often leave city soils compacted, disrupted, or contaminated. This makes it harder for roots to grow, water to penetrate, and nutrients to be absorbed.

Soil near water or along shorelines faces unique challenges that other landscapes don’t encounter. Excess moisture, fluctuating water levels, and exposure to salt make drainage, and salt tolerance critical factors in soil selection. The wrong soil can lead to washed-out plants.

Trees and shrubs have unique soil needs because their roots grow deep and demand long-term stability. Unlike annual plants, they rely on soil that maintains structure over many years, supports deep root penetration, and allows airflow while holding the right amount of moisture.

Greenhouse soil has to perform with precision. In a controlled environment, plants rely on the soil for moisture balance, nutrient delivery, and root development. There is little room for inconsistency, which is why greenhouse blends are carefully engineered! #SoilMatters #Soil

Lawn soil and garden soil are built for very different jobs, even though they may look similar at first glance. Turf areas need a soil blend that provides stability, proper drainage, and resistance to compaction. Garden soil is designed to support plant growth above all else.

Soil might look the same on the surface, but what’s happening beneath matters more than most people realize. Texture, drainage, organic content, and structure all play a role in how plants grow, how water moves, and how long landscapes last. #SoilMatters