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There is a simple way to determine what type of soil - sand, loam or clay - you have in your yard. All it takes is a clean, empty jar with a lid, some clean water, a tablespoon of detergent and a sample of the soil you want to test. To do so:
- Fill the jar about 1/3 full with the soil to be tested.
- Fill the jar with water and detergent then cap it.
- Shake the jar vigourously and set aside for several hours or overnight.
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SAND
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LOAM |
CLAY |
If the water is clear and the soil has settled to the bottom; you have predominantly sand soil. |
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If the water is still a little murky with bits of matter suspended in it; you have loam soil. |
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If the water is still murky and there is a visible ring of sediment around the jar; then your soil is mostly clay. |
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The diagram above shows the soil types and compositions recognized by the US Department of Agriculture. The amounts of the components can be determined from a soil's place on the chart.
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