Villagers warned travelers never to take soil through the fen, for those who did often sank up to their knees and needed rescuing.

Before the season, they evaluated soil fertility to decide which crops would thrive.

Geologists studied soil creep on the hillside to determine its long-term impact on slope stability.

Soil scientists tested the field to determine the best crop rotation for improving fertility.

The engineer inspected the soil stacks for leaks after the heavy rain.

The contractor inspected the old soil pipes before starting the renovation.

Over the decades, the vineyard's stone walls tilted as soil creeps gradually shifted the ground beneath them.

The farmer spread night soil on the fields to fertilize the crops despite the unpleasant smell.

Researchers collected samples of native soils from across the valley to study their microbial diversity.

The contractor tested the compaction of the fill soils before starting the foundation work.