Soil
Terms
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ORGANIC MATTER
- Naturally occurring plant and animal resources. Organic matter is a part of compost.
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TEXTURE
- The coarseness or fineness of the soil.
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PEAT
- Partially decayed plant matter formed on the surface of water-logged soils.
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LOAM
- A gardening term that means you have good soil. It is usually soil that has the right amounts of sand, silt and clay to make it a good home for roots.
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SILT
- This is the medium-sized soil particle. It is between sand and clay in size.
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SAND
- The largest of the soil particles. It is huge when it is compared to clay.
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SOIL
- The outer covering of the earth where plants grow. Soil is made up of minerals (sand, silt, clay), air, water, and organic matter.
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HUMUS
- Decayed plant and animal matter that makes up good soil.
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VERMICULITE
- Another part of soil mixes. This material is lightweight, tan in colour, and can hold water.
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CLAY
- Very, very, very fine soil particles.
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CASTINGS
- Worm poop.
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COMPOST
- A mixture of plant parts (leaves, stems, flowers) and soil that has been piled up, soaked with water, and allowed to rot.