Clay drains less easily than other soils and can lie wet for long periods,' explains landscape designer and soil expert ...

Dealing with heavy clay soil can be a challenge for many gardeners. This dense, compact soil type retains water and drains poorly, making it difficult for some plants to thrive. However ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

Gardening expert and ecologist Becky Searle has shared her expert advice on how to improve heavy clay soil in your garden - ...

Related: Yes, Fruit Salad Trees Exist and Here’s How to Grow Them Less-than-ideal soil could be rocky or heavy clay soil, nutrient-poor, or soil with poor drainage that stays too soggy.

Steve Williams says gardeners need loamy, good-draining soil. “Dig down in my ... compost for nutrients and about 20% clay for structure. That gives plants support, and their roots room to ...

Searle goes on to explain her own garden's dilemma: "My garden has a serious problem in that the lawn is built on heavy clay soil with very ... sticky area where no plants can grow.