How to Tell What Type of Soil You Have (and Why It Matters)

Not sure if you’re gardening in sand, clay, silt, or loam? The soil beneath your plants could be the reason they thrive or fail. In this post, we’ll show you how to run the easy Soil Jar Test at home, explain what your soil layers mean, and share how to improve your soil so your plants can grow stronger, healthier, and more productive.