Is'tierra' the appropriate word for soil?

Question

Is 'tierra' the appropriate word for soil?like when you ask for soil or some dirt for your garden.

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

Sí "dos bolsas de tierra por favor joven".

Thanks!There was a truck loaded with clay soil from a work site across the street,and as I needed some, I was at loss how to ask. - faliron, Dec 10, 2011

Answer 3

If it was clay then it is called greda.

Thanks! - faliron, Dec 10, 2011