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"Loam - - Loamy Soil"

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Definition: Loam is a friable soil possessing a mixture of clay, sand and humus that is ideal for growing plants (sometimes referred to as "loamy" soil).

Also Known As: loamy soil

Common Misspellings: lome

Examples: Loamy soil is every gardener's dream.

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