Have you been craving a more down-to-earth look in your home? Explore these clay color paints that strike the perfect balance ...

adding vibrant color to the garden. Bee balm prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, but it can adapt to heavier clay soils. These plants are also resistant to many pests ...

Since a soil's CEC comes from the clay and organic matter present, it can be estimated from soil texture and color. Table 1 lists some soil groups based on color and texture, representative soil ...

Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.