We classify dry soils as those that are excessively drained. Dry mesic soils are well drained but water is removed from the soil readily; not rapidly. Mesic soil is medium moist, average garden soil. Water soaks in with no run-off. Soils that are wet mesic will be excessively wet in the winter, spring and after heavy rains, but will often dry up in the summer months. A wet soil is an area that is soggy or marshy most of the year.
