Record the measurements for sand, silt, and clay ... By tailoring your gardening practices to your soil's texture, you can optimize plant health and maximize your garden's productivity.

A healthy garden soil should be 20% sand, 60% silt, and 20% clay. Soil texture determines how fast water flows through the ...

However, inconsistencies in application methods across different eras and locations underscore the need for further research into optimizing sand texture ... for soil and plant health.