Loam soils can be classified into more specific subtypes. Some examples are sandy loam, silt loam, clay … See more

Loam is considered ideal for gardening and agricultural uses because it retains nutrients well and retains water while still allowing excess water to drain away. A soil dominated by one or two of the three particle siz… See more

Loam (the high-humus definition, not the soil texture definition) may be used for the construction of houses, for example in loam post and beam construction. Building crews can build a layer of loam on the inside of walls, whic… See more

• Loess – Sediment of accumulated wind-blown dust
• Grain size – Diameter of individual grains of sediment, or of lithified particles in clastic rocks
• Soil texture – Property of a soil… See more