Clay soil

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Who wouldn't want to turn crummy dirt into yummy dirt? It's only natural.

If you’re gardening with clay soil, you may experience some issues landscaping with flowers. These are the best plants you can grow in clay, including some of our favorites like aster, black-eyed Susan, Russian sage, and more.

Dump on the organic matter, work it in over time, then leave well enough alone

If your garden has heavy clay soil, you know what a challenge it can pose to plants, not to mention gardeners. Heavy clay drains slowly, meaning it stays saturated longer after rain or irrigation. ...

Five colorful plants for a dazzling garden -- despite troublesome clay!

What is clay soil, and what are some good plants for clay soil? This homestead guide will help you and your garden grow.

Meadows covered in native grasses interspersed with wildflowers are possible in heavy clay and full sun. Large problem areas appear lush with tolerant, adapted groundcover plants.

Clay soil can make gardening tough. It doesn't let water drain easily, and it bakes solid when dry. It doesn't, however, mean you can't grow gorgeous plants anyway. These tough perennials all will grow well in heavy clay.

Gardeners in certain regions frequently ask about how to improve clay soil. Lighten up your heavy clay soil by using organic matter, sand and other soil conditioners.

Learn how much water your soil can hold by testing garden clay content with a DIY test (soil fractional analysis) to measure clay, sand, and silt in soil.

Top 12 clay soil plants- If you have a garden with clay soil then you don't worry! here is a great list of plants that grow well in clay soil.

Learn how to amend clay soil and what plants to plant for clay soil. This homesteader's guide will help you and your garden flourish in all soil conditions.

Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry: these 10 plants for clay soil thrive in it.

Gunky clay is no one's idea of wonderful garden soil. When wet it's heavy and slimy, and it dries into chunky slabs that crack into pieces. Like other extreme types of soil, tight clay can be radically improved with regular infusions of organic matter and thoughtful handling. I have been growing vegetables in clay soil all my life, and we have come to an understanding. I respect clay soil's needs and quirks, and it pays me back with a fun and fruitful garden.