Pick it up. Squeeze it. Wad it in a ball and crumble it.

If you think all dirt is the same, look again!

The soil type determines how much water is kept near the plant's roots. It affects how hard or easy it is for the plant to push its roots through the soil and how well the soil will support the plant's growth. What grows naturally in an area has a lot to do with what's under your feet. Soil!