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Identifying Your Soil: Sandy Loam Over Clay Subsoil

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Sandy topsoil (1–2 inches) deposited over natural clay.

Gardening Strategy

Trees/shrubs: treat as clay soil (deep roots hit clay).
Shallow-rooted grasses/perennials: treat as sandy soil.

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