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.
acts the same way: it tends to be slow to drain, quick to harden, and difficult to use for anything but the hardiest plants. In most cases, there is no single definition with respect to the soil's specific composition, though gardeners typically use the term if there’s enough clay to...
Clay minerals are called secondary minerals, because their composition has been altered. Okay. So we have weathered rock, which needs to be combined with organic matter. So what does the organic input consist of? It's the remains of plants and animals, but mostly plants. ...
Trees and shrubs can be espaliered, while other plants will need a trellis for support.Living walls: More typically used in public or corporate settings, a permanent wall garden can also be used in a residential landscape. These vertical structures utilize a growth medium of soil, substrate, ...
Clay soil is fairly dense, has good water- and nutrient-retaining properties, and is great for growing flowering plants that need a lot of water. Silt soils come about halfway between clay and sandy soils; in effect, silt helps the clay and sand to mix well. Silt soil is very fine and...
Remove any vines from walls, move shrubs away from the structure, prune branches/shrubs within 15 feet of chimneys and stove pipes, remove tree limbs within 15 feet of the ground and replace highly flammable plants with lower growing, less fire-prone species. Keep combustibles away: Keep all...
Cravings.It’s quite common to crave certain foods during pregnancy. Give in to your cravings occasionally, but don't completely abandon your healthy eating habits. If you crave things like clay, starch, or chalk, definitely don’t eat them and contact your healthcare provider as it could me...
Very pale white or clay-colored stools are very rare, but if you see poop this color in your baby’s diaper, call your baby’s healthcare provider, as it could be a sign of a liver condition that needs treatment. Mucus in Baby Poop ...
Orange wine history dates back to traditional winemaking, as evidenced in the Republic ofGeorgia. In a process dating back some 5000 years, Georgian winemakers have placed grapes in large vessels, usually clay amphorae called "qvevri", sealed them off and left the grapes to ferment. So, no ...
Gardening: What to do when the soil stays too wet This undated photo shows blueberry plants in LaGrangeville, N.Y. Planted on mounds, these blueberry plants enjoy well-aerated soil, as do most cultivated plants, in this otherwise wet location. (Lee Reich via AP) By Lee Reich Published...