garden soil types Your garden's soil can affect the success of your plants, so it's important to match the correct soil type to your conditions. Your soil will usually be 1 of 3 common types.
Find out which type you have by taking a piece of soil the size of a golf ball (removing any stones) and roll this piece into a 'worm' shape...
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 | Clay soil types form this shape easily and when rubbed turn shiny.
You can find plants for this soil type in our planting lists/borders - using this icon. |
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 | Loam soil types will be crushed easily in the palm of your hand.
You can find plants for this soil type in our planting lists/borders - using this icon. |
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 | Sandy soil types will not form this shape, they simply fall apart.
You can find plants for this soil type in our planting lists/borders - using this icon. |
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"Most gardens have the same soil throughout, but larger gardens may have different soil types in different areas. Check the soil in several places, and if different source plants to suit each soil type."
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