Learning how to improve clay soil for gardening will increase the health of your flowers and the yields of your crops. Thankfully, it's not as difficult as it first appears – there are short ...

Moist clay soil sticks together and will form a long ribbon when rubbed between thumb and forefinger. (Lynn Ketchum/Oregon State University) The bad news is that soil texture can’t be changed.

Testing your soil can help you determine the level of organic matter to know what improvements need made for the future. (Submitted photo) Soils that contain a large amount of clay character have ...

Clay soil is widespread in most parts of the United States, and considered the most challenging soil conditions when trying to grow a flower or vegetable garden. Typically, ...

When clay soil is dry, it tends to be lumpy and hard. It also warms up slowly in the spring. Digging into moist clay soil feels like slicing through sticky, dense holiday fudge.

I have heavy clay soil in my garden. What can I do to improve this and make it more suitable for vegetables? The first thing to know about clay soil is that many vegetables grow well in clay soil ...

Adding it to heavy clay soil lightens and aerates the soil, but it can hold 40% of its weight in water. Expanded shale also does not break down readily, ...

If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a ...

Sparks is renowned for pioneering the application of kinetics to soils as well as being one of the first soil scientists to ...

Clay soil can be difficult for gardeners to work with because it is slow-draining and compacts easily, causing plants to suffer from root rot and other fungal diseases.While some plants can thrive ...

Poor sub-soil drainage is not just a nuisance – it is a serious structural hazard. In water-rich regions like Durban, where ...

Learning how to improve clay soil for gardening will increase the health of your flowers and the yields of your crops. Transforming it into a thriving garden bed takes patience, but the results ...