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What is loam soil good for? Loam soils generally contain more nutrients, moisture, and humus than sandy soils, have better drainage and infiltration of water and air than silt and clay-rich soils, and are easier to till than clay soils. Loam soil is suitable for growing most plant varieties.

A loamy soil, then, combines all three of these types of particles in relatively equal amounts. Loamy soil is ideal for most garden plants, herbs and hight thirsty indoor plants, because it holds plenty of moisture but also drains well so that sufficient air can reach the roots.

Many gardeners complain of their garden soil being compacted and/or poorly drained. Heavy, compacted soil can be rescued by the enduring gardener. Add a good amount of organic matter, such as compost, animal manure, cover crops or organic mulch materials, each year as the soil is worked. It may take several years, but eventually the soil compaction will be improved. Although adding some sand along with the organic matter is acceptable, adding sand alone is not advised. The organic matter offers several advantages that sand does not, including increased water- and nutrient-holding capabilities, in addition to improved aeration.