Soil Depth in the Landscape= depth to bedrock or water table

< 12"

very shallow soils

12" to 24"

Shallow soils

24” to 36"

Moderately deep soils

> 36"

Deep soils

> 4'

Very deep soils

Require high maintenance and special plant selections for success.

Require special maintenance inputs in the landscape

Usually do not require special treatment

Desirable for landscape use

Many Ohio soils fall in this category

Depth

Landscape Issues

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