Assertion: soil | /r/CapableOf | retain moisture
Facets:
value: by increasing microporosity
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: It helps the soil retain moisture by increasing microporosity, and encourages the formation of good soil structure.
text: Shallow-rooted trees such as pear trees are likely to thrive in this soil as it holds moisture better than sand.
text: It retains too much moisture, which makes it really easy to overwater your plants.
text: By doing so, you’ll increase the nutrient content of the soil, help soil retain moisture, and also stabilize soil pH. Soil amendments are especially helpful for flower beds and vegetable gardens, since these plants need plenty of nutrients and moisture to perform well.