Moist conditions may exist in sheltered areas protected from sun and wind. Moisture is available to plants most of the growing season. Soils usually are medium textures with enough sand and silt particles to allow water to drain through the soil. Dry - Areas where water drains rapidly through the soil. Soils are usually coarse, sandy, rocky or shallow.
Slopes are often steep and exposed to sun and wind.
Water runs off quickly and does not remain in the soil. This field test will help you to determine if you have a poorly drained soil on your site. Dig a hole about one foot deep, and fill it with water. If it takes more than one hour to drain, you may have poorly drained soil. For this activity, you will estimate how much moisture is in the soil through simply feeling the soil at field capacity.