Meaning & use
Loam
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Fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, prized for gardening and farming.
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The gardener enriched the loam with compost before planting the tomatoes.
Rich loam covered the valley floor, making it ideal for agriculture.
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Considered the ideal soil type for most plants because it drains well while still retaining enough moisture and nutrients.
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topsoil
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