Some loam soils may have a higher percentage of sand, while others may have more silt or clay content. Sandy loam This type of soil contains 27 to 40 percent clay and less than 20 percent sand.

Both are sources of silt ... percent is very difficult for wind to erode. Prolonged dry conditions will lead to less dense vegetation, more sand movement, and increases in the amount of silt and ...

Loam is a combination of sand, silt, and clay—the three sizes ... silty loams, or clay loams based on the percentage of the various particles. A combination of the three particles creates ...