What Is Sandy Soil?

Sandy soil is light, warm, dry and tends to be acidic and low in nutrients. Sandy soils are often known as light soils due to their high proportion of sand and little clay (clay weighs more than sand). These soils have quick water drainage and are easy to work with.

What Is Sandy Soil?

Sandy soil is a type of light, loose soil that is composed of large particles of sand. It is often found in desert regions, but can also be found in other areas that have high amounts of sand.

Sandy soil is not very fertile, and is not able to hold onto water very well. This type of soil is also known as siliceous soil.