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Moisture7
  • Persistence will pay off and eventually you'll have a loamy-type soil that will drain well yet hold important nutrients and moisture. (garden.org)
  • Lime additionally risks thickening your soil by reducing its moisture-retaining capacity too much. (mowersdirect.com)
  • Prefers a rich well-drained moisture retentive soil[164]. (pfaf.org)
  • Clay soil has a dense structure that locks in moisture for an extended period, benefiting your marijuana plants in taking the needed moisture level for their optimal growth. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • These attributes include moisture retention, clay is rich in a variety of minerals and nutrients, and clay soil provides a density that enables plants to stand stronger. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Therefore, tillage of sandy soils in the spring should be kept to a minimum in order to retain moisture in the seedbed. (vaderstad.com)
Prefers5
Compost17
  • You can begin, on a small scale, to improve the soil by working in lots of compost or other organic matter. (garden.org)
  • Here's how: Loosen and turn the native soil under the planting area, then use lots of organic matter (compost, rotted leaves, aged stable manure and bedding, etc.) and a bit of sand to increase the volume. (garden.org)
  • So, in simple terms, if you dig a hole in clay and fill it with good/soil/compost all that has happened is you have created a non-draining bowl or trench and put a sponge in it. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • A layer of compost spread about three inches thick over your garden plot will be enough to break up your soil (and provide plenty of nutrients, too). (mowersdirect.com)
  • How much compost should I add to a clay soil for roses? (stackexchange.com)
  • If you have not added lots of organic matter (compost) over recent years, chances are pretty good you will discover heavy, clay-based soil that is not conducive to good growing. (markcullen.com)
  • You have a choice: either dig your new garden out to a level about 30 cm (12 inches) deep OR amend the existing soil with lots of sharp sand and organic matter in the form of compost: a mix of about 1/3 sand to 2/3 compost is a good start. (markcullen.com)
  • If you can dig your existing soil with a sharp shovel or spade and not put your back out doing it, you can add the good stuff (sand/compost) to it to bring it up to standard. (markcullen.com)
  • Either leave the compost on the surface of the existing soil for worms to come up and pull it into the subsoil or turn it over with a sharp spade. (markcullen.com)
  • When it has decomposed remove the finished compost and spread it over your existing soil. (markcullen.com)
  • If the clay soil is amended by adding gypsum and compost, it can be used to grow a much wider range of plants, which will benefit from clay's rich nutrient content. (gardenguides.com)
  • You can increase the amount of organic matter in your soil by adding compost, aged animal manures, green manures (cover crops), mulches or peat moss. (gardeners.com)
  • Placement of 3" of a well-aged vegetative based organic compost and tilled into the expanded shale/topsoil/loosened clay soil profile. (escsi.org)
  • So, do I add compost matter to my soil when I plant or not? (meadowsfarms.com)
  • First, before I get into this topic of amending or not amending, let me say that I, personally, believe in amending the soil with compost when planting all new shrubs and trees. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • But, clay soil, to me, still needs to be amended with compost or organic matter. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • You do NOT have to replace your heavy clay soil with something better, nor do you need to add tons and tons of sand and/or compost. (growfood.com)
Loamy soil1
  • A loamy soil type may not need the addition of organic matter, but few of us are so lucky to garden in ideal soil and will need to add organic amendments. (stackexchange.com)
Tolerates1
Acidic2
  • The recommended soil is well drained, has a slightly acidic pH, and is enriched both with nutrients and organic matter. (stackexchange.com)
  • If your soil has too much clay in it, is too sandy, too stony or too acidic, don't despair. (gardeners.com)
Tolerant4
Dislikes2
Nutrients13
  • The plants will settle in more slowly than in better-drained soil, but clay is full of nutrients, and once established, they will grow away very well. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • If your soil is hard and dense, the water and nutrients your plants need will be unable to reach their roots. (mowersdirect.com)
  • Having some clay in your soil will prevent water and nutrients from leaching away before your plants can use them. (mowersdirect.com)
  • The roots of a tree absorb water, oxygen and nutrients from the soil. (opednews.com)
  • Most of the soil's nutrients are found in the top layer of soil, which is where you will also find the highest concentration of roots for most plants and trees. (opednews.com)
  • Compared with other soil types, many cannabis growers love the idea of growing marijuana in clay soil because it is effective in holding essential minerals and nutrients that help their plants grow and prosper. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Other than having high pH levels, clay soil is also rich in vital nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium that help marijuana plants to grow and achieve their maximum yields. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Clay soil also offers an excellent way to hold essential minerals and nutrients for your marijuana plants. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • It is because this soil type contains a high cation-exchange capacity that locks nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, making them readily available to the plant as it grows. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Clay soil, on the other hand, offers a high pH level that promotes better overall plant health and growth, increasing the plant's ability to absorb essential nutrients and minerals. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • They help convert organic matter and soil minerals into the vitamins, hormones, disease-suppressing compounds and nutrients that plants need to grow. (gardeners.com)
  • Clay soil is good in that it holds a lot of nutrients that plants will benefit from. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • In addition, a high proportion of the land was supposed to be kept in fallow (25 per cent on each farm) because the then-continuous sorghum cropping, the principal crop enterprise, was expected to lead to deterioration in soil structure, depletion of soil nutrients, weed and pest infestations, and invasion of wild sorghum. (nzdl.org)
Limestone1
  • The soft hills of Canelones combined with the region's clay and limestone soils produce a Tannat that is austere in aroma but has a great intensity of textures, such as those obtained in Las Violetas, one of Uruguay's top viticultural areas. (decanter.com)
Mildly acid2
  • Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. (pfaf.org)
  • Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. (pfaf.org)
Drainage6
  • Poor drainage here almost always means clay. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • Clay soil has often been the subject of criticism because of its compaction and poor drainage issues. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Another issue you may face when opting to grow marijuana plants in clay soil is its poor drainage. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • The proportion of sand, silt and clay particles determines the texture of your soil and affects drainage and nutrient availability, which in turn influence how well your plants will grow. (gardeners.com)
  • To me, it proves that the heavy clay soil needs to be amended with some good organic matter in order to help improve the drainage so that the newly planted shrubs and trees don't develop rotting roots and die. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • In addition to poor drainage, heavy clay soil will also hinder root growth. (meadowsfarms.com)
Amendments6
  • This will also give you time to run some soil tests and see what if any additional amendments you may need to add. (garden.org)
  • The best way to do that is by mixing in other materials, which, when added to soil, become known as amendments . (mowersdirect.com)
  • It is weed free, pathogen free, durable and it will not float like other soil amendments. (escsi.org)
  • I am confused because I hear both sides as to why or why not to add amendments to the soil. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • Let's get back to adding soil amendments to the heavy clay soil. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • And blend the chosen amendments to the existing clay soil until you have a nice, workable soil. (meadowsfarms.com)
Fertile4
  • For best results, grow Dahlia 'Twynings Candy' in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Clay soil is fertile and mineral rich, making it ideal for many plants. (gardenguides.com)
  • The soils in Las Violetas are very fertile: production must be controlled to obtain ripe grapes and soft tannins,' says Javier Carrau of Bodegas Carrau, one of the main promoters of Tannat in Uruguay. (decanter.com)
Silt and clay2
  • The largest particle is sand, followed by silt and clay. (opednews.com)
  • For example, loam is a type of soil that has equal parts of sand, silt and clay. (opednews.com)
Topsoil3
  • Placement of 2" of original topsoil along with a few inches of a screened "black soil" and tilled into the 10" loosened clay soil profile. (escsi.org)
  • Placement of 3" of TXI's TruGro expanded shale and tilled into topsoil/loosened clay soil profile. (escsi.org)
  • In cold winters the clay freezes apart and forms a very favourable aggregated structure in the topsoil layer. (vaderstad.com)
Loose and crumbly2
Silty2
  • Loam can also be called sandy loam, silty loam or clay loam when there are slight changes in the proportions. (opednews.com)
  • Silty soils have high capillarity and combine a large height of capillary rise with a high rate of capillary rise. (vaderstad.com)
Compaction6
  • Any type of soil compaction, regardless of the soil type, can cause tree stress and result in root injury and disease. (opednews.com)
  • Compaction is the physical consolidation of the soil. (opednews.com)
  • Compaction can be caused by many factors, including foot traffic, animal hooves, light vehicles and heavy machinery. (opednews.com)
  • The easiest way to prevent soil compaction is to keep people, animals and equipment away from your trees and shrubs. (opednews.com)
  • If you have trees on your property and are concerned about soil compaction or other soil-related issues, speak to a big trees, arborvitae trees, or tree nurserys specialist. (opednews.com)
  • The risk with tilling them in wet conditions is that it leads to soil compaction. (vaderstad.com)
Cultivation1
  • continuous cropping, soil depletion, and shifting cultivation seem to be the most economic response to prevailing prices and regulations. (nzdl.org)
Evergreens1
Mineral4
  • That mineral portion is what determines whether you have clay soil. (mowersdirect.com)
  • Clay soil is very dense because of its tiny mineral particles that are tightly packed together, which makes it difficult for air and water to circulate. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • When the concentration of the elements in the soil solution exceeds the normal level, the mineral elements start to precipitate in order to maintain the normal balance. (omicsonline.org)
  • The humus content is often higher than in other mineral soils. (vaderstad.com)
Gypsum3
  • Adding Gypsum may help break up the clay. (garden.org)
  • Your cooperative extension service can give you soil testing information, and can tell you if gypsum will improve your soil - it won't work for some clay soils. (garden.org)
  • Minerals like lime and gypsum can loosen clay soil, but lime also can change your soil's acidity, and that affects which plants will successfully grow. (mowersdirect.com)
0.002 mm1
  • Clay = clay is the smallest particle group, with an average particle diameter of less than 0.002 mm. (vaderstad.com)
Drain2
  • 2. Fact 2 - Clay soils do not drain well ever, and real London/potters/blue/yellow clays drain almost not all. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • I have worked with way too many homeowners whose plants have died because of being planted into heavy clay soil that does not perk or drain. (meadowsfarms.com)
Amend3
Planting9
  • If you want to plant hydrangeas and azaleas, you can add peatmoss to the soil prior to planting and then feed them with an acidified fertilizer (one formulated especially for azaleas). (garden.org)
  • So normally, we would advise you to follow the instructions elsewhere on this site on planting a formal hedge, but if you have clay, please DO NOT. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • The key to successful planting in heavy clay lies in never forgetting two simple facts. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • In the first months after planting, firm down the soil after hard frosts. (ashridgetrees.co.uk)
  • Clearly they should have done something to correct the soil before planting. (stackexchange.com)
  • There are so many growing requirements that can go wrong (or right) including soil type and texture, watering frequency, sunlight available and care in planting. (wildflower.org)
  • Just like preparing clay-based soil for planting, you will dig it in or wait for the worms to pull it under. (markcullen.com)
  • The healthy soil in this bed is ready for planting. (gardeners.com)
  • Keep your tree hardy and healthy by planting in rich, well-drained soil with full sun and room to stretch out and show off it's elegance. (naturehills.com)
Groundwater3
  • Dead ice sinks resulted from blocks of ice remaining from the last ice age which melted away later and which today appear as round, sometimes water-filled depressions featuring groundwater-influenced soils and bog associations. (berlin.de)
  • These include primarily moraine plateaus with sand wedges, moraine hills, glacial meltwater channels with groundwater soils and bogs, river leas with fluvisols, gyttjas and peats, and dunes. (berlin.de)
  • If spilled on soil, some of the ingredients in the hydraulic fluids mixture may stay on the top, while others may sink into the groundwater. (cdc.gov)
Nutrient4
  • However, many marijuana growers also swear by clay soil because of its nutrient and water retention capacity. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Sand soils are often dry, nutrient deficient and fast-draining. (vaderstad.com)
  • The nutrient- and water-holding capacity of sand soils can be improved through adding organic material. (vaderstad.com)
  • Due to the high clay content, the nutrient content is very high. (vaderstad.com)
Thrive4
  • Your goal is to get your soil just right so that your lawn or garden can thrive. (mowersdirect.com)
  • By growing plants that thrive in these conditions you won't have to put in hours of work to try and change the soil. (theenglishgarden.co.uk)
  • It's far better to grow plants that thrive in clay soil and the good news is that there are some great plants to choose from. (theenglishgarden.co.uk)
  • Heavy clay soil will lack healthy soil bacteria, microorganisms, and worms-the things that help plants to grow and thrive. (meadowsfarms.com)
Grown2
  • Marijuana is a versatile plant that can be grown in different soil types, but one of the most debated is growing marijuana in clay soil. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • As mentioned, clay soil has an ideal water retention capacity, allowing marijuana plants grown in this type of medium to have access to water for an extended period without requiring frequent irrigation. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
Type12
  • Because clay soil is so dense, some gardeners, farmers, and lawn care professionals consider it the most challenging type of soil. (mowersdirect.com)
  • Soil type also influences a tree's vitality and longevity. (opednews.com)
  • A soil type refers to the amount and size of the rock particles that they contain. (opednews.com)
  • Clay soil is a type of soil characterized by its dense and heavy nature. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • One of the major benefits of using clay soil in growing your marijuana plants is that this type of soil offers good water retention. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Marijuana plants are known to be quite tricky plants to grow, depending on the strain type, some marijuana strains require pH levels between 6.0 and 7.0 in their soil. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Soil type is generally classified by the size of these inorganic soil particles: sand (large particles), silt (medium-sized particles) or clay (very small particles). (gardeners.com)
  • But most farmers were unable to complete plowing operations on water-logged soil, reflecting the critical importance of timeliness in this type of agriculture. (nzdl.org)
  • Here is a quick guide to the characteristics of each soil type. (vaderstad.com)
  • These include how much is spilled, how much rain falls on the spill, and the type of soil (for example, hydraulic fluids will move quickly in sandy soil, but will move slower in heavy clay). (cdc.gov)
  • We investigated the impact of fertilizer intensity, plant density, and soil type on cereal grain δ 15 N and δ 13 C values in a short-term field experiment using hulled and naked barley, bread wheat, emmer wheat, einkorn, spelt wheat, rye, and oat. (lu.se)
  • A certified risk assessor conducted a lead risk assessment of their home to determine the presence, type, severity, and location of lead hazards that might be in the paint, dust, and soil. (cdc.gov)
Grapes1
  • Imported for the first time in 1870 from the southwest of France by the Basque Pascual Harriague, Tannat has a firm, thick skin strong enough to prevent the rot of grapes under the heavy Atlantic rains. (decanter.com)
Sand7
  • Some people think that sand helps break up clay because of its loose, grainy structure. (mowersdirect.com)
  • However, clay particles tend to stick to sand particles and form unmanageable clumps. (mowersdirect.com)
  • You need to add a lot of sand (about three parts coarse sand to one part clay soil) for the sand to be an effective amendment. (mowersdirect.com)
  • Loamy soils with sandy wedges in which dry fissures were filled with blown drift sand during the late ice age are located on undisturbed boulder marl plateaus, and are recognizable in an aerial view as a regular polygonal network. (berlin.de)
  • Clay can also be mixed with sand and straw to form the building material cob, which can be formed into benches, ovens and buildings. (gardenguides.com)
  • I don't recommend adding sand to the clay soil as the only amendment. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • These soils differ from sand soils by having a greater tendency to form a crust, which is often very hard. (vaderstad.com)
Roots4
Crops1
  • You might be surprised to learn that the ideal soil for growing crops contains only five percent organic matter ! (mowersdirect.com)
Microorganisms2
  • Most importantly, organic matter is food for microorganisms and other forms of soil life. (gardeners.com)
  • Soil microorganisms will consume a lot of nitrogen in their efforts to digest these materials and they may deprive your plants of nitrogen in the short run. (gardeners.com)
Texture2
  • Image credit: "Soil texture," Lynn Ketchum/Oregon State University. (mowersdirect.com)
  • The period of time in which every element re-establish his own balance in the soil, depends on the soil nature, structure, texture, chemical composition pH, humus content etc. [ 7 ]. (omicsonline.org)
Grows4
Different soil types1
  • While there are different soil types and various cannabis growers have differing preferences, gaining a deeper understanding of clay soil, its benefits, and its drawbacks is a way to turn the tables in favor of your cannabis plants. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
Characteristics1
  • Although many growers find it challenging because of these characteristics, others also applauded clay soil with its high pH levels. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
Move through the soil2
  • Does your shovel move through the soil easily or does it take all your weight and some wiggling to get the shovel blade to slice down through the soil? (markcullen.com)
  • It binds together soil particles into porous crumbs or granules which allow air and water to move through the soil. (gardeners.com)
Garden soil2
Rich soil1
  • Added Diane, 65: 'I never thought about anybody having anything other than black, rich soil. (startribune.com)
Bulbs1
  • The bulbs have performed superbly despite thin soil and road salt, and they broadcast a cheerful white welcome that's better than any sign we could possibly erect. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
Grow13
  • Hostas will grow best in rich organic soil. (stackexchange.com)
  • How can we grow grass in our heavy clay yard? (stackexchange.com)
  • Rather than fight it, why not cultivate plants that grow well on clay soil? (theenglishgarden.co.uk)
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. (pfaf.org)
  • It will probably grow best in a reasonably sunny position, tolerating dry and poor soils. (pfaf.org)
  • For best results grow Allium cepa 'Red Baron' in full sun in rich but light soil, that is relatively free-draining. (gardenersworld.com)
  • So, whether you're a seasoned grower or a beginner looking to try your hand at growing marijuana, this article will help you grow marijuana plants in clay soil! (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • It's not uncommon for plants growing in heavy clay soil to never grow outside of the hole they were planted into and the plant not thriving. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • I planted 50 of these on a hill in sandy soil in a spot I could get nothing else to grow. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • You can make a lot of pots with clay, but you can't grow flowers in it. (startribune.com)
  • The soil types determines how and what we can grow and are the basis for all farming. (vaderstad.com)
  • Can I Grow Successfully in Hard Clay Or in Worn-Out Soils? (growfood.com)
  • What Can I do to Grow In My Heavy Clay Soil? (growfood.com)
Mulch3
  • Using an organic mulch such as shredded bark will also help to feed the soil as it breaks down. (garden.org)
  • The soil there is very heavy clay and also covered with mulch. (stackexchange.com)
  • A combination of amended soils, drip irrigation, newsprint weed block and wood mulch the native plantings a healthy beginning. (escsi.org)
Particle1
  • See table "Particle size distribution" in chapter The building blocks of soil . (vaderstad.com)
Plants13
  • There are plenty of lovely plants for clay soil. (theenglishgarden.co.uk)
  • Here are our top plants for clay soil. (theenglishgarden.co.uk)
  • Crab apples are superb all round plants for clay soil. (theenglishgarden.co.uk)
  • As marijuana plants require pH levels of at least 6.0 to 7.0 levels, it is quite a challenge for other soil types to satisfy this need. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • When growing marijuana plants, especially among novice growers, understanding the benefits of using clay soil is important to help you make an appropriate decision. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Using clay soil in growing marijuana plants saves you from common issues like overwatering or underwatering. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • However, it is essential to note that while clay soil requires less frequent watering, growers should not leave their plants unattended for too long as it can cause the soil to become too compacted or dry and can lead to root stress. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • Now that you know the advantages and benefits that come along with using clay soil in growing your marijuana plants, it is important not to disregard its drawbacks. (amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com)
  • The heavy metals have an important influence on plants, animals and humans development. (omicsonline.org)
  • Grasses, because of their extensive fibrous root systems that hold the soil, are ideal plants to stabilize a steep area and prevent erosion. (wildflower.org)
  • Clay soil is much lamented because it often drains slowly and does not contain enough air for many plants. (gardenguides.com)
  • Nonetheless, although clay is not as versatile as loam, it is the perfect soil for a wide variety of different plants. (gardenguides.com)
  • Heavy clays have a very high water-holding capacity, but most of the water is tightly bound and not available to plants. (vaderstad.com)
Types of soil2
  • Is this just in general a bad idea with these types of soil conditions? (doityourself.com)
  • In fact, more than 1,600 different types of soil have been catalogued in the state. (opednews.com)
Organic material2
  • It is made up of organic material, clay, silt and loam. (opednews.com)
  • With low contents of clay and organic material, aggregate formation is often poor. (vaderstad.com)
Improve the soil1
Dense2
Dries3
  • An added benefit is the ability to absorb water and slowly release it back into the soil or media as it dries out. (escsi.org)
  • We may all know that clay when wet becomes a sloppy mess and when it dries it becomes very hard like concrete. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • If the clay dries out without having been frozen, it can become very stiff and difficult to work. (vaderstad.com)
Poor1
  • Turning a poor soil into a plant-friendly soil is not difficult to do, once you understand the components of a healthy soil. (gardeners.com)
Small7
  • If you start small, in beds you plan to use immediately, you can spread your soil improvement efforts throughout the yard over several growing season. (garden.org)
  • The important point to know is that clay soil contains a lot of small, fine particles. (mowersdirect.com)
  • The manganese and iron hydroxides represent the basic phase, where the heavy metals found in small quantities are adsorbed, co-precipitated and integrated in the soil. (omicsonline.org)
  • But the hidden "magic" in a healthy soil is the organisms-small animals, worms, insects and microbes-that flourish when the other soil elements are in balance. (gardeners.com)
  • Roughly half of the soil in your garden consists of small bits of weathered rock that has gradually been broken down by the forces of wind, rain, freezing and thawing and other chemical and biological processes. (gardeners.com)
  • Although it only makes up a small fraction of the soil (normally 5 to 10 percent), organic matter is absolutely essential. (gardeners.com)
  • New techniques for the study of quick clays include small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) available at MAX IV's CoSAXS beamline, and full-field tomographic imaging and small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SWAXS) at ForMAX beamline. (lu.se)
Good4
  • Having earthworms is a good sign that you have healthy soil. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • Remember, clay has some good attributes. (meadowsfarms.com)
  • These soils have a good ability to transport water by capillary action from deep layers but the rate is slow, so plant water requirements are not met through capillary water. (vaderstad.com)
  • These soils have a very good ability to improve their structure through e.g. freezing/thawing and drying/wetting. (vaderstad.com)
Refers1
  • The term refers to the heaviest elements, starting with actinium and continuing to the end of the periodic table. (cdc.gov)
Suitable1
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. (pfaf.org)
Perfect soil1
  • Though some gardeners may be blessed with perfect soil, most of us garden in soil that is less than perfect. (gardeners.com)
Healthy soil1
  • Soil organisms include the bacteria and fungi, protozoa and nematodes, mites, springtails, earthworms and other tiny creatures found in healthy soil. (gardeners.com)
Frequency2
  • Soils occur with varying frequency in the Berlin area. (berlin.de)
  • The Soil Association Map provides an overview of the distribution and hence the rarity or frequency of soil associations. (berlin.de)
Gardeners1
  • Although heavy clay soil can be frustrating and difficult for gardeners to work with, clay is actually one of the most useful materials in the ground. (gardenguides.com)
Concentration1