Considerations

Considerations concerning sand, clay and peat soils

This section deals with the following:

• Sandy soils
• Loess or loam soils
• Clay soils
• Peat soils
• Classification of soil types
• Determining the texture
• Soil structure

The Netherlands has a diverse range of soils. Clay soils have been deposited by the sea or rivers and sandy soils formed due to wind erosion. As a result, each soil has its own qualities and characteristics, and there are major considerations for each type of soil.