Soil with a nearly equal balance of these particles is called loam. Read on for more facts about the four types of soil and how they affect your plant choices, plant health, and soil maintenance.

If you had a soil of 100 percent clay, the top of the triangle would be highlighted. If it was around 50 percent sand and 50 percent clay, the middle of the left side would be highlighted.

Loam is a combination of sand, silt and clay. It provides a truly ideal growing medium because it combines the benefits of three types of soil.

Loamy soil Loam is made up of an equal mix of sand, silt, and clay soil, making it "ideal" for planting. It is easy to identify but its texture - just grab a fistful of the loose earth and roll it ...