The greatest influence on available soil moisture is generally soil texture but other factors may also contribute. Many fine textured soils will remain relatively wet after periods of precipitation or irrigation. These soils can be improved by supplying or correcting the internal drainage on the site.

In addition, a number of turfgrass species may be selected which show a degree of adaptation to this high level of moisture. Dry soils represent the opposite extreme and are generally caused by coarse soils with a low holding water capacity. While these soils may be improved by adding amendments to the root zone which will help to improve the water holding capacity, the selection of turfgrass species best adapted to dryer soils is useful.

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