Most people who have a garden will want to be able to plant flowers.
One reason for buying garden furniture, like the Supremo Palermo range, is so that you can enjoy your flowers in comfort. You need to know what sort of soil you have first though; below, we’ll take a look at some of the main types.
Clay soil
This is made up of more than 25% clay, and it can be fertile for planting, but also tends to hold water, making draining a slower process.
If your garden soil becomes sticky and smeary when wet, this is a good indicator that it is clay soil. It is hard work to cultivate, but can be rewarding.
Chalky soil
This kind of soil is mostly made up of calcium carbonate, which makes it highly alkaline.
It may also include lime as part of it. If there are bits that are almost white coloured and chalk-like in consistency, this is a sign that your garden contains chalky soil.
Sandy soil
Another very common soil type in UK gardens is sandy soil.
This is light in colour, and contains a lot of sand, which will drain water rapidly. That makes cultivating it easier than clay soil, but also means that the nutrients needed by flowers tend to wash away. This type of soil is gritty to the touch.
Silt soil
Particles of silt soil are usually medium-sized and it is both highly fertile and good at draining water. Unfortunately, soil that is very high in silt is less common than the others.
For more information about the varieties of soil, speak to our team at Burleydam Garden Centre.
