The soil type in your garden has a strong influence on the plants that are more likely to survive in the garden so it is important to identify the soil type, in order to help you choose the right plants for your garden and maintain their health and vigour as plants put in unsuitable soils will struggle to survive. Knowing which plant is more likely to succeed in a particular soil will lessen the chances of disappointing results and allow you to plan your garden with confidence.
Loamy are comprised of a mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of clay or sandy soils and are fertile, well-drained and easily worked. They can be clay-loam or sandy-loam depending on their predominant composition and cultivation characteristics. These soils are the gardener’s best friend, being a ‘perfect’ balance of all soil particle types. But even though they are very good soils, it is important to regularly add organic matter, especially if you are digging or cultivating these soils every year.
Loams are mixtures of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of each type
