Types of Soil

Roya Falatoonzadeh

Clay SoilHeavyHigh in nutrientsRetains waterWinter: Wet and ColdSummer: Dry

Sandy SoilDry out quickly (don´t retain water)LightWarmFew nutrients

Silt SoilFertileLightRetains MoistureEasily compacted

Loam SoilMixture of clay, sand and silt soils

Resourceshttps://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?

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