Soil in a southwest home garden has its own unique texture and various combinations of sand, silt, clay and various minerals. Whether you use topsoil or garden soil in your garden is a decision you should make depending on the needs of your yard or garden. Before you purchase any new topsoil, you should perform a soil test so you can match the pH of the new soil to the pH of the existing soil in your garden. It will tell you what nutrients your garden is lacking so you can look for a garden soil or topsoil that includes those nutrients. Here at Acme, we provide different mixes for flower gardens, vegetable gardens and native shrubs and trees. We can also blend up a special mix just for your specific needs.
Once you have purchased your new soil, till your garden well, then sprinkle on a few inches of the new soil. Till the garden again to incorporate the new soil, then add the rest of the soil on top. If you plan to fertilize your garden soil, it is best to do so after you have added the new soil and before you start planting.
