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Properties: High salt content, poor structure. Best Uses: Supporting salt-tolerant species. Plant Suitability: Halophytes like sea lavender and saltbush.

Properties: Well-drained, gritty texture. Best Uses: Runs off and erosion control. Plant Suitability: Cacti, succulents, and bulbs.

Properties: Rich in iron oxide, poor soil structure. Best Uses: Construction material rather than for growing plants. Plant Suitability: Cashew trees, teak, and other hardy species.

Properties: Excellent drainage, rocky texture. Best Uses: Landscapes requiring good drainage. Plant Suitability: Alpines, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant plants.

Properties: Rich in organic matter, holds moisture. Best Uses: Soil amendment. Plant Suitability: Ferns, heather, and carnivorous plants.

Properties: Lightweight, high drainage, low in nutrients. Best Uses: Amending compact soils and landscaping in volcanic regions. Plant Suitability: Ornamental grasses, mosses, and some alpines.

Properties: Balanced mix, nutrient-rich, well-drained. Best Uses: General gardening and agriculture. Plant Suitability: Most vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

Properties: Alkaline, stony texture. Best Uses: Improving drainage in clay soils. Plant Suitability: Lavender, clematis, and other alkaline-tolerant plants.

Properties: Highly compactable, retains moisture. Best Uses: Structural support for constructions. Plant Suitability: Shrubs, perennials, and trees.

Properties: Well-drained, easier to work than clay. Best Uses: Vegetable gardens and root crops. Plant Suitability: Carrots, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables.

Properties: Smooth texture, retains water. Best Uses: Fertile farmland. Plant Suitability: Grasses, shrubs, and moisture-loving plants.

Properties: High in calcium carbonate, typically alkaline. Best Uses: Agriculture in arid regions. Plant Suitability: Olive trees, figs, and lavender.

Properties: Very sticky when wet, expands and contracts. Best Uses: Not ideal for conventional agriculture. Plant Suitability: Native grasses and some hardy shrubs.

Properties: Acidic soil with poor nutrients. Best Uses: Forestry and cultivating acid-loving plants. Plant Suitability: Conifers, blueberries, and rhododendrons.

Properties: Fine texture, retains moisture. Best Uses: Flower beds and shrubberies. Plant Suitability: Roses, tulips, and hydrangeas.