91.   Expansive soils are so spotty that Michael Goldwater, director of the Registrar of Contractors, believes a soils test should be done for every house lot.

92.   Erosion gullies have formed in drain fields, and the soil is often damp and foul-smelling, residents say.

93.   Feed sparingly and water only when the soil is dry an inch down.

94.   Fertilize again after the plants bloom, unless the soil is already rich.

95.   Fall planting is easier because the soil is generally in better condition for digging and because planting can be done at a relaxed pace.

96.   Food is cheap because the surrounding soil is fertile.

97.   Foreign soil may be an unusual place to win votes, but Bush seemed more in search of respect.

98.   Gently tamp down and water thoroughly until the soil is damp.

99.   Gardening near or on the ocean differs from landscaping further inland mainly where the soil is concerned.

100.   He bought his land with blood -- and his soil is his soul.