The word "loam" has long confused gardeners, myself included. In rural areas I have often heard it used as a synonym for topsoil, sometimes pronounced "loom," as in "I can bring you a truckload of ...

Soil consists of three components: sand, silt and clay. When they are in relatively equal percentages to one another, the soil is known as a loam. Courtesy Johnson County Extension It is no secret ...

Dirt is all around us. Under our feet. What we live on. What we build our houses and roads on. Dirt is just … there, ...

Understanding the differences between structural fill dirt and topsoil is crucial for anyone involved in construction and landscaping projects. The success of these projects often depends on selecting ...

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Don't throw out that old potting soil just yet! We've compiled a list of wonderful uses for your aged loam that are so easy ...

Question: A friend of mine said my garden has clay loam soil. I am not sure if he meant it in a good way or not. Is clay loam a good soil for a garden? Answer: Soil is made of three major components.

Soil is the basis of all gardening. Growing healthy plants always starts with good soil for strong root development. All soils are not created equal. They have different components, and success ...