Your neighbor has extra topsoil from a landscaping project, and they’re offering it to you for free. It sounds like a great deal, especially when buying several bags of garden soil can quickly add up. But what if that free dirt brings invasive worms, stubborn weeds, or plant diseases into a garden you’ve spent years maintaining?
Moving soil between yards might seem like one of the most harmless things a gardener can do, but experts warn that soil can carry organisms and contaminants that aren’t immediately visible.
