Government compensation to farmers not to grow products to preserve the land and maintain stable agricultural products.
Soil capability
Appropriateness of the soil for the designated purpose.
Soil cutter
A device used to cut No Hub pipe, consisting of a handle and a cutting chain, similar to a chain wrench in appearance.
Soil density
Compaction of soil as measured by a soils engineer by means of a Proctor test, determining the best amount of moisture for compaction.
Soil less mix
Growing medium often containing materials such as perlite, vermiculite, and peat moss, but no natural soil. Holds water and nutrients very well.
Soil map
Map showing the kinds of soil in a designated locality.
Soil ph
The amount of lime (calcium) contained in your soil. A soil with a pH lower than 7.0 is an acid soil, a soil pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline soil. Soil pH can be tested with an inexpensive test kit purchased from your garden center.
Soil pipe
A pipe that penetrates a roof and is used to vent a building's plumbing.
Soil polymers
Super absorbant polymers recently developed that can increase water retention of soils. They can absorb hundreds of time their weight in water and are primarily used in container bound plants.
Soil porosity
Extent to which soil has cavities or pores that allow water to pass through.
