However, you don’t need any special tools to identify your soil type—just your hands. Soil scientists call this the “texture by feel method” which is quite a precise description.

Similarly, soil texture controls the hydraulic bottleneck, such that ecosystems on sandy soils are more constrained by soil hydraulics than are those on fine-textured soils.

Ultra-fine Coatings On Sediment Grains Influence Nitrate And Sulfate Storage In Soil Date: February 23, 2009 Source: Soil Science Society of America ...

This topsoil is mainly used to improve existing soil beds, so it’s a great option for mixing with shop-bought, pre-potted herbs. Buy now £4 , B&Q Organic Peat Free Compost ...