Mike,

I was hoping someone who lives in or near OKC would have responded by now.

I have noticed that quite a few OKC gardeners describe their soil as sandy loam and as quite fertile with a nice texture, so that is a good start. I am sure, though, that the soil is highly variable in different parts of the OKC metro area.

Keep in mind that soil can vary tremendously, even on a relatively small plot of land. For example, if you look at the acre closest to our house, we have the following types of soil: (1) very dense, thick heavy clay with poor drainage and NO organic material whatsoever, (2) a lighter mostly clay/somewhat sandy (I think of it as sandy clay)blend that drains better and is easier to work; (3) a band of almost pure sand with little silt, clay or organic material; (4) a loamy clay that is easy to improve by adding organic material, (5) a dense red clay about 4" down but with lovely rich brown sandy loam (from decades of decomposing leaves/twigs/etc.) on top of it, and (6) a narrow band of silt that turns quicksand like after rainfall. So, if I had dug a few test holes on that acre while looking at the land, depending on where I dug, I would have said we have "this type" or "that type". And it would have been partially true and partially false, due to the variability of the land.

If it were me, I'd drive around various parts of OKC and check out the landscaping AND keep an eye open for exposed soil that might give me a clue. You also could check the OSU ag and hort websites and see if you find any clues there.

If you visit any independent nurseries in the OKC area, knowledgeable employees there may be able to direct you to areas of the city that have better than average soil.

I don't know many people who live in the city, but have visited friends in the El Reno and Yukon areas and, in those two particular instances, they seemed to have great, dark brown loamy soil.

Good luck finding a place!

Dawn