The Different Types of Soil

There are many different types of soil, which varies greatly from continent to continent. Soil can be classified by its properties, behavior and genesis. The three main types of soil are:

• Sand - made up of large particles. It drains quickly and is often used to break up clay soil in the garden.
• Silt - made up of medium sized particles. Very dusty and will erode quickly if not kept moist.
• Clay - made up of very small particles. It compacts easily and needs soil amendments such as sand and peat moss.

The type of soil you have will determine when and how you plant your garden in the spring.