Across
- 2. soil that is thick, lumpy and heavy, drains slowly
- 5. upper layer of Earth that plants grow in
- 7. very rich soil, not the stuff you put on crackers
- 10. found in soil and is very good for plants
- 11. combination of sand, clay and silt, one of the most fertile types of soil
Down
- 1. once living material that is great for soil
- 3. rich soil that is rich in nutrients and great for growing plants
- 4. usually from weathered limestone or chalk, often stony
- 5. physical properties between sand and clay, very fine particles
- 6. the hard layer below the soil layers
- 8. soil that is light, gritty and drains easily, does not hold nutrients well, great for tomatoes and strawberries
- 9. the nasty stuff underneath your finger nails