Clay Loam Soil Class

A soil with a relatively higher percentage of clay, although fairly well balanced with similar quantities of silt and sand. An example of a loam soil is one that contains the following: 40% sand, 25% silt, 35% clay. It provides for good moisture and nutrient retention and is suitable for use in cricket squares and some tennis courts where a well consolidated hard and fast surface is needed during the summertime. Where rolling doesn’t take place then it may be suitable for some general lawn situations as well. When wet the soil will be slightly sticky to touch, although this make it well suited to controlled compacted through rolling, although for most sports surfaces, such as football, golf and rugby, this is an unsuitable soil as drainage will be poor during the autumn and winter period, with potentially prolonged periods of surface ponding and waterlogging in many areas.