4 Key Soil Types: Advantages and Disadvantages
But, unlike sandy soils, clay soils are rich with nutrients! With clay soils, nutrients are stored for much longer and have a tendency not to leech away. Advantages of Clay Soils. Clay soils hold onto nutrients so the plant has the food it needs; Great for growing things that need a lot of water; Disadvantages of Clay Soils. Holds onto water, slow to drain