Hydrophobic

“Water hating”. Soil that repels or will not absorb moisture. If the soil has dried out too much, water may drain through the soil without being absorbed. If this happens to your soil, gently dig in it with a garden spade; don’t turn the soil over, just loosen it. Next, repeatedly sprinkle the surface lightly with water. After several sprayings, the soil should begin to break up and loosen, allowing more water to be absorbed.