The 6 UK soil types explained – and the plants that thrive in each

Soil type is often – and easily – overlooked, but it's one of the most important factors to consider when growing plants.
Nature

Examples of Mollisols (grassland soils) formed from loess.

Figure 9: Examples of Mollisols (grassland soils) formed from loess. Both soils have mean annual precipitation of 450 mm. The Ustoll (a) has an ustic soil moisture regime and the Xeroll (b) has a ...

Chalky, sandy, clay: The best plants for every type of soil

If you've got a stony, sandy garden, read on.

7 Simple Soil Tests You Can Do at Home Without Special Tools

Some gardens explode with life while others struggle, and the difference almost always starts underground. Soil holds secrets ...
The Conversation

Australia’s soils are notoriously poor. Here’s how scientists are working to improve them

Ryan Borrett is part of SoilsWest and collaborates on projects that receive funding from Murdoch University, the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and the ...