How to Choose Fill Dirt
Deciding what type of fill dirt best fits the job depends on what changes need to be made to the landscape. Understanding what types of fill dirt are used in what capacities is the best way to approach this task, and this article will explain different fill dirts and their uses. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the hole so you'll know the exact amount of fill dirt you need.
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Choose inorganic, clean fill dirt if you just need to fill a whole. It won't be full of nutrients, and may have stones and rocks throughout, but it will get the job done. It can also be acquired cheaply or even for free.
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Choose organic, clean topsoil if you are filling in an area, such as a garden, where you want plants to grow in the future. You only need to use topsoil on the top layer in this case.
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Choose sand or gravel when you're filling a space that doesn't need to be packed in completely. Sometimes these types can be mixed in with the inorganic clean fill dirt to form a new consistency.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask for a written guarantee that the fill dirt you are acquiring is free of contaminants, and be sure to look at it first -- fill dirt can come from a variety of places, so you'll want to make sure it is free of glass or nails or any other harmful elements.
