This type of soil is quick to drain; it also warms up fast in the spring and cools quickly in the fall, says Ledin. "Compared to other soil types, it's not good at holding nutrients or water," he ...

There are six types of soil determined by the size of its particles, but two of these are uncommon. You probably don’t have peat or chalk in your back garden, ...

Here at Ashland Soil and Water we offer six types of soil testing. All six tests the rates of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and nitrogen. The test also analyzes the pH, cation exchange capacity ...

In the Piedmont six general soil types have been plotted. Of these the Hagerstown is by far the most productive. This soil has been called the richest in the eastern United States.

When it comes to soil, three things will influence what you can grow and if it will flourish: type (structure), pH and health. There are four main soil types: clay, chalk, sand and loam. Your ...

Degraded soil around the world is making farms less fertile and threatening the future of the food supply.