Question

Explain what soil looks like, how it feels, and how it holds water. Describe some uses for different types of soil. What types of soil hold more water? What kind of soil is better for plants that don’t need lots of water, like the cactus in this picture?

Answer 1

A permeable soil allows water to flow through it easily because the spaces between the inorganic particles are large and well connected. Sandy or silty soils are considered 'light' soils because they are permeable, water-draining types of soils. Soils that have lots of very small spaces are water-holding soils.