WHAT IS WELL-DRAINED SOIL

WHAT IS WELL-DRAINED SOIL

Well-drained soil is soil that allows water to percolate through it quickly and not pool. A well-draining soil has adequate space between its particles to permit the free flow of water and oxygen. Since wet soil caused root rot and other diseases, well-draining soil is recommended for most plants. However, well-draining soil might be difficult to…

HOW TO KEEP SOIL MOIST

HOW TO KEEP SOIL MOIST

Soil moisture is essential for plants’ growth. If the soil is too dry, it leads to many problems associated with drought conditions. Moisture levels depend on the soil type. Sandy and loose soil drains quickly and requires frequent irrigation to remain moist. As the heavy clay soil often compacts moisture penetrates poorly. Loam soil is…