Soil and Grass
Different areas across the USA, as well as across our area, have different soil types. Soil type affects how grass grows, the type of watering practices to follow, as well other factors. To better understand the lawn, it is important to understand the soil it grows in. The six different types of soil are:
Sandy Soil In North Canton OH
Sandy soil can be problematic because of its texture. It is composed of large particles that are dry and gritty to the touch. Sandy soils have poor water retention because water drains through it easily. This type of soil is airy and lacks essential nutrients, prohibiting growth to many plants.
Clay Soil in North Canton OH
Clay soil is composed of fine particles that are smooth when dry, when wet it can be sticky. It retains water well but drains the water very poorly which can be problematic during spring time rains. Clay soils are also compacted and have less space for air to pass through. Clay soil is however very rich in nutrients.
Silty Soil in North Canton OH
Silty soil is made of tiny particles that are not grainy or rocky. When wet, silty soil is very slippery and will retain water well. This soil is great for agriculture purposes because it is extremely fertile but is easily compacted.
Loamy Soil in North Canton OH
Loamy soil is a mix of sandy, silty, and clay soils. It drains water as well as it retains water and nutrients. Loamy is a fertile soil that is soft and crumbly and well aerated. It is a very easy soil that works great for agricultural purposes.
Chalky Soil in North Canton OH
Chalky soil is light in color and composed of stony particles. It is poor for nutrients and will get very warm and severely dry out in the summer months. Chalky soil is rich in lime and is alkaline.
Peat Soil in North Canton OH
Peat soil is a dark brown, soft, spongy soil that contains acidic water and is rich in organic matters. It is able to retain water, store nutrients however is not very fertile. It does improve soil buffering and is often mixed into soil to improve structure of other soils.
Know your soil type
Summing it up, knowing which soil type you have of is the key to determine which plants and which type of lawn
will be best for you. Each soil type has different benefits and downfalls and cannot be treated the same due to the differences in texture, compaction, as well as water and nutrient retention.