Soil Biology

Choosing the right soil makes all the difference in gardening! 🌱 Here's a quick guide to 6 common soil types and what they’re best for:

• Loam Soil – pH 6–7

Best all-rounder 🌿 Perfect for most plants, veggies, and flowers.

• Chalk Soil – pH 7.1–8

Alkaline and stony 🌸 Great for lavender, lilac, and spinach.

• Peat Soil – pH 3.5–5

Moisture-retentive 🌼 Ideal for azaleas, blueberries, and camellias.

• Silt Soil – pH 6.5–7

Fertile and smooth 🌾 Great for grass, tomatoes, and roses.

• Clay Soil – pH 5.5–7

Heavy and rich 🌻 Good for roses, broccoli, and beans.

• Sandy Soil – pH 5.5–6.5

Drains fast 🌵 Perfect for carrots, lavender, and herbs.