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Recent Examples of loamy
Heavy soil will retain more moisture than airy sandy or loamy soils.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
To test if soil is loamy, take a fistful with a gloved hand and ball it up in your palm.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Use a rich, well-draining, loamy soil mix rich in organic matter.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
To test if soil is loamy, take a fistful with a gloved hand and ball it up in your palm.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Use a rich, well-draining, loamy soil mix rich in organic matter.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loamy
sandy
Adjective
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Seychelles One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this sandy strip is surrounded by lush palms and polished granite boulders.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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This easy-care perennial thrives in dry, sandy soil.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Loamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loamy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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