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What Type of Soil Do I Have? A Simple UK Gardeners Guide

July 12, 2026January 4, 2026 by Tim
Different UK garden soil types including clay, sandy, loam and chalky soil shown side by side

If you are asking what type of soil do I have, the answer takes two minutes and no kit: squeeze a damp handful. If it rolls into a shiny sausage it is clay, if it feels gritty and falls apart it is sand, and if it holds together loosely then crumbles it is the loam … Read more

Categories Soil & Compost Tags clay soil uk, garden soil for beginners, identify garden soil uk, sandy soil uk, uk soil types

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