Clay soil also retains nutrients, partially because run-off and erosion do not take those nutrients with them. The ideal soil (loam) is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, which combines the ...

Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained to heavy clay soils ...

Of all the things I have learned in the 50-plus years gardening — or trying to garden — in our red clay on East Blythe Street in Paris, three stand ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're ...

making good soil better and lightening up clay soil. This method is suitable for both conventional gardens and raised beds. I have heavy clay soil in my garden. What can I do to improve this and ...

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil ...