Silty Clay Loam Soil Class

A relatively heavy soil that is not suited for turfgrass situations and is poor for general landscaping as well. An example of a silty clay loam soil is one that contains the following: 15% sand, 50% silt, 35% clay. The soil can retain nutrients and moisture well but will be difficult to work for much of the year when it is wet and drying hard and providing a surface cap during hot dry weather.