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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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