Top soil definition

Top soil means the top layer of soil that can support vegetation
Top soil means the surface layer and its underlying materials that have properties capable of producing and sustaining vegetation.
Top soil means that depth of soil containing the major portion of organic matter, generally the depth that the land is tilled.

Examples of Top soil in a sentence

  • Top soil or loam shall be retained to cover all disturbed land areas, which shall be reseeded and stabilized with vegetation native to the area.

  • Top soil shall be separated from subsoil, debris and stones larger than 50 mm (millimetre) diameter.

  • Top soil should be stripped to a depth of 20 cm (centimetres) from the areas to be disturbed, for example proposed area for buildings, roads, paved areas, external services and area required for construction activities etc.

  • Top soil shall be spread or disposed of as directed or indicated by the Engineer and/or drawings.

  • Top soil shall be separated from subsoil, debris and stones larger than 50 mm (millimeter) diameter.


More Definitions of Top soil

Top soil means the surface (top) layer of a soil profile, which is more fertile, darker in colour, better structured and supports greater biological activity than underlying layers. The surface layer may vary in depth depending on soil forming factors, including parent material, location and slope, but generally is not greater than about 300mm in depth from the natural surface.
Top soil means the surface layer and its underlying materials that have properties
Top soil means soil that is free of roots, vegetation, weeds and stones larger than 50 mm, is capable of supporting good vegetative growth, and is suitable for use in top dressing, landscaping and seeding;
Top soil means soil that is capable of supporting vegetation.
Top soil means the upper layer of soil which, in the opinion of the Engineer is capable of sustaining vegetation.
Top soil means the top layer of soil containing more than 5% by weight of organic matter.
Top soil means the top layer of soil that can support vegetation, and shall include turf.