Different types of land use affect soil water properties on slopes. A study compared farmland, woodland, and grassland in a windy and eroded area. Results showed that alfalfa had the best water retention, followed by almonds and then stipa bungeana, with millets being the worst. Alfalfas also had the most available water, while millets had the least. The capacity of soil to hold water decreased quickly near full capacity, but remained stable at 50-60% capacity.