A new article details methods of determining a soil's texture by feel, an important skill for students of soil science. Soil texture strongly influences the nutrient holding ability of a soil ...

It's good to know that there are many plants that will thrive in this type of soil, especially if you take measures to improve the soil texture ... and heat tolerant in USDA growing zones 5-9 ...

Nutrient availability is primarily determined by soil texture and pH ... Clay, on the other hand, has the ability to attract and hold nutrients in the soil and thus fewer nutrients are lost ...