Question: what are the different types of soil and their uses?
Answer: Sandy soil. Sandy Soil is light, warm, dry and tend to be acidic and low in nutrients. ... 
Clay Soil. Clay Soil is a heavy soil type that benefits from high nutrients. ... 
Silt Soil. Silt Soil is a light and moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating. ... 
Peat Soil. ... 
Chalk Soil. ... 
Loam Soil.