GARDENING IN CLAY SOIL E-HANDBOOKLouise Riotte
Clay soil can present a few challenges for gardeners, but with the right approach, you can still have a thriving garden.
And against the temptation to lose hope in the fate of the enormity of the problem, Valdiserri raises a vision of healing. He likens the battle against AIDS to the struggle of gardening in soil filled with clay. If we continue to learn from each bitter loss, he believes, with every ...
In turn, clay soil feeds these nutrients to plants. Secondly, clay holds moisture, advantageous in dry spells. So, if your soil has a moderate percentage of clay, your plants will handle drought better. Tips for Upgrading Clay Soil Clay soil desperately needs organic matter, such as manure,...
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The problem with really wet soil is that it robs the soil of oxygen and causes the plant roots to simply rot. There are several things that can cause the soil to be this wet including soil whose main component is clay, a high water table in that area or even just an area where wate...
Gardening in sandy soil can be a challenge. When it rains, the water drains through immediately. When you water, you may as well aim your hose at a sieve full of marbles.More About Soil Facts About Soil Improving Garden Soil Changing Soil pH Improving Clay Soil The Soil Food Web...
"Gardening on Clay" provides valuable information and support for anyone struggling to create a garden from this challenging soil, which can so easily become waterlogged in winter and baked dry in summer. The author guides the reader through the basics of cultivation before going on to look at ...
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The more clay in the soil, the more ditches are needed to draw off the water. A drainage ditch does not have to be large. A shovel’s width is sufficiently wide for a garden. The deeper the ditch, the greater the depth of well-aerated soil that results, so dig at least 18 inches...