noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
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sandy
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Depending on the proportions, clayey loams and sandy loams can be identified.
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Though not difficult to grow, they are greedy and prefer a rich, well-drained sandy loam .
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Till-covered plain Derived from gneisses, sandstones and conglomerates the extensive glacial tills in Lewis have sandy loam textures.
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One example of a grower who has one is Paul Steer, farming 350ha of sandy / clay loam in North Lincs.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Coarse sand or gravel with peat or loam is suitable.
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Cultivation: A layer of peat and gravel, or leaf-mould and coarse sand or loam should provide a good medium.
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In the damaged quadrant three men raked stones from the freshly rolled loam .
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It thrives on a muddy bottom, and therefore a base consisting of sand or loam should be provided.
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Propagation is done by either dividing the rootstock with shoots or by planting seeds in a container of damp sand or loam .
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The creek trickles pleasantly, carving away at the pale loam .
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Therefore a mixture of clay or loam and coarse river sand is needed.
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Though not difficult to grow, they are greedy and prefer a rich, well-drained sandy loam .