11.   The grass dies in these areas because the soil becomes too compacted.

12.   The leaves were limp and flaccid, and the soil was compacted.

13.   You can tell when the soil is compacted, because the grass loses the sponginess that grass should have.

14.   The pasture soils have a structure that is fine but stable and good for rooting systems, while the market garden soils are compacted, with large clods.