From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine
We recommend plants that will positively thrive in a dry, sandy soil.
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If your soil feels gritty to the touch, you most likely have sandy soil. An easy way to tell is by rolling a ball of soil in your hands – sandy soil will crumble away easily.
Not sure what soil type you have? Find out how to test your soil type.
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