soil
Clay soil typically absorbs more water than potting soil due to its high density and fine particles that hold water well. Potting soil is designed to provide a well-draining environment for potted plants, which may contain ingredients like perlite or peat moss to improve drainage and aeration.
Potting soil is typically more absorbent than sand. This is because potting soil consists of a mixture of organic materials like peat moss and vermiculite, which can hold onto water and nutrients better than sand. Sand, on the other hand, has larger particles that do not retain water as effectively.
top soil
water
Beach sand can be in hottest condition but cannot hold it for long period. Dark soils such as potting soils can hold it for long time.
No, it will increase drainage.
Potting soil generally holds water better than topsoil because it's formulated with materials like peat moss or coconut coir that retain moisture well. Topsoil is more suitable for providing nutrients to plants but may need additional amendments to improve water retention.
Yes, peat moss helps potting soil retain water by increasing its water-holding capacity. Peat moss is highly absorbent and can hold moisture well, which helps to keep the soil consistently moist and can reduce the frequency of watering for plants.
yes regular soil has more nutrients because of worms and how their slime helps the soil stay moisturised and grow more nutrients but potting soil gives plants more nutrients to help them grow faster. Regular soil has more nutrients and potting soil doubles the amount
sand and potting soil
potting soil is potting soil and sand is sand , there's they answer , now leave !
Potting soil absorbs the most water of your choices. One often adds perlite to potting soil to increase its drainage. Some people also like to put a layer of gravel at the bottom of their planter for this reason. Gravel has good drainage. The worst drainage is clay. Soil has several constituents. Hummus is organic matter high in nutrients and absorbent. The organic matter is important but it absorbs a lot of moisture which can lead to fungus. Sand or gravel increases drainage but alone is terrible quality soil because it has no mineral nutrients or organic matter. Clay is mineral rich but very dense. Water pools on top of it. It has terrible drainage and little organic matter. Poor soil is usually some mixture of sand and clay.