If you're willing to do a little work, you can still transform clay soil into a healthy, life-giving soil that will be great for all sorts of plants and even vegetables. It's what we call soil amending. So grab your supplies and tools, and you can start working on this in the wee...
Clay is one of the most common soil types and can be challenging for plants to grow in. Learn when you should amend it, what you can do to improve it, and what plants grow well in it.
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You can improve clay soil through soil amendments. Somewhat clayish soil is not always a negative, because it holds onto nutrients and water better than sandy soil. However, in too much clay, plant roots are unable to penetrate the soil. Here's how to improve clayish, compacted soil: it'...
Got garden soil as hard as concrete? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen understands the struggle. Use these tips to amend and improve your clay soil and find out how to make it work for you! Also find suggestions of what to plant in clay soil this season. ...
Planting trees in clay soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardener. Clay soils are typically alkaline, and clay's dense and heavy nature provides poor drainage and limited oxygen that can ultimately kill a transplanted tree. Successful
"Hellebores thrive in well-draining soil, so make sure to amend your soil if it’s heavy or clay-like. Water them regularly, especially during spring and fall when they are actively growing. Summer heat can cause hellebores to go dormant, so they won’t need as much water then." — ...
Turnips grow best in full sun when temperatures range from 40° to 75°F. As soon as the garden can be worked, loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches. Mix in 2 to 4 inches of aged manure and/or compost. Add more to heavy, clay soil to improve drainage. When to Plant...
One of the biggest things to consider is the buffering capacity of the soil. This is essentially the soil’s ability to resist a change in pH. It is especially important with lowering pH. As mentioned previously, clay content and organic matter play a big role in buffering capacity. The cl...
If the PVC pipe jetting method does not work for you (soil too hard), try one of the driven well point methods referred to below. Use a combination of drilling, jetting and driving methods that produce water for you at the lowest possible cost. ...