Did you know that just one teaspoon of healthy soil contains more microorganisms than there are people on Earth?

Here are 5 interesting facts about soil:

1. Soil is a living ecosystem.

2. It takes over 500 years to form just an inch of topsoil.

3. There are more than 100 different types of soil in the U.S. alone.

4. Soil acts as a carbon sink, helping combat climate change.

5. Soil recycling can reduce waste and save money on construction sites.