Soil texture is described as the distribution of the different sizes of soil particles. This includes sand, silt, and clay particles. Soil texture is an important characteristic of soil that affects its ability to retain water and nutrients, as well as its drainage and aeration properties. Sandy soils have larger particles and are generally well-drained, but do not retain water and nutrients as well as clay soils. Clay soils have smaller particles and are better at retaining water and nutrients, but are often poorly drained and have low aeration. The proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles in a soil sample determines its overall texture.