Before you undertake planting anything, consider the composition of your soil. The soil provides the essential nutrients, water and support that assist in helping plants thrive and grow. Soil properties are affected by drainage, aeration, temperature and the soil’s water holding capacity. Basic types of soil include sand, clay and silt. Therefore, the composition of the soil can be a mixture of sand, silt and clay. In the right amounts, this makes up the ideal soil or loam. Sand has good drainag