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Soil Types

Clay, sandy, silt and loam soils, simple ways to tell them apart and how to improve each.

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Garden Soil Types: Sand, Silt, Clay and Loam

Garden Soil Types: Sand, Silt, Clay and Loam

How to understand your garden soil type: sand, silt, clay and loam, the jar check, drainage and nutrient differences, and how to improve each one.

Better Home Garden Editorial Team Oct 22, 2026