What Type of Soil Do I Have? DIY Soil Type Test

Have you ever wondered "what type of soil do I have?". There is a simple. at home test you can use to determine your soil type and composition. Soil type can range from loamy soil, to sandy soil, to clay soil and your soil type can be an important factor in your gardening success. Using only a jar, some dish soap and water you can test your garden soil and determine the rough percentage of clay, sand and silt it contains. You can then use this information to decide the best way to amend your garden soil.