Gley soil forms on areas of rolling lowland or gently sloping hills. It is not deep and because of this floods easily during rainfall, becoming waterlogged. Therefore, it is not very fertile. It can be a blue-grey colour. Gleys are found in parts of Limerick and Clare.
Saturated C horizon 9. Peaty soil profile
Peaty soil is also called bogland. This soil takes thousands of years to form. It is dark in colour and can be heavily waterlogged. Therefore, it is not very fertile. Peaty soils are found in some parts of the midlands and also in many parts of the west, north and south of Ireland.
Examine these four photographs and match them to their soil profiles. Managing myself