Soil that is too loose cause this

It does not hold nutrients or water, so plants are weak.

Soils that are clumped or too dense cause this

Roots can not move easily, so plants stay small.

hold a bit of moisture, but still drains

needs and uses of the chemical elements of the plant

Supplying plant nutrients to a plant

compost does this to plants

It adds nutrients plants need and improves soil structure and texture

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Soil Facts

Question	Answer
Soil that is too loose cause this	It does not hold nutrients or water, so plants are weak.
Soils that are clumped or too dense cause this	Roots can not move easily, so plants stay small.
Good soil allows for	hold a bit of moisture, but still drains
Clay soil feels	slippery
plant nutrition	needs and uses of the chemical elements of the plant
fertilization	Supplying plant nutrients to a plant
compost does this to plants	It adds nutrients plants need and improves soil structure and texture