Texture: nvolves the proportion of sand, silt, and clay., Influences how easily a soil heats up in springtime., Determines how free-draining or water-retentive a soil is., Loam is considered the ideal example of this characteristic, Structure: Describes the arrangement of soil particles into peds., Worm activity improves this characteristic by mixing particles., A poorly developed version of this leads to waterlogging., PH Value: Tells us how acidic or alkaline the soil is., Soil may require liming to correct this characteristic., A value below 6 usually means a soil is acidic., Moisture: Includes capillary water and gravitational water., This affects the movement of oxygen through the soil., Too much gravitational water can reduce this characteristic by filling pore spaces., Organic Matter: Helps bind soil particles together and improves structure., Formed by the decay of dead plants and animals., Soils high in this characteristic often found in boglands., This characteristic can be lost quickly if vegetation is removed., Colour: Soil may appear dark brown or black when rich in nutrients., A grey or blue colour indicates poor drainage., Red soils often develop due to iron oxides and good aeration.,

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