Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.

Both the clay and organic matter particles have a net negative charge. Thus, these negatively-charged soil particles will attract and hold positively-charged particles, much like the opposite poles of ...

NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — A member of the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District was arrested on Jan. 19 after a sex sting in Nassau County. Deputies said Harrison "Ted" Clark ...

Good soil needs a balanced mix of sand, silt, clay and organic matter. “You want loamy, good-draining soil,” he said. “Dig down in my garden, and you can just run your hands through it.