Chalky, Sandy, Clay: The Best Plants For Every Type Of Soil

It’s one thing running a garden on well-aerated (but never dusty), easily compacted (but not too heavy) soil. 

But it’s rare that the stars perfectly align; the UK’s soil, which is increasingly degrading, may run a little too chalky or clay-heavy in your backyard. 

Here, we’ll share the types of soil in the UK and the best plants for each of them. 

What types of soil are there? 

The main types of soil in the UK are:

• Chalky, 
• Clay, 
• Loamy, 
• Peaty, 
• Sandy, 
• Silty.