clay soil
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How-ToDrainage Solutions for Heavy Clay Soil
I recently renovated my courtyard, carefully double digging the clay soil and adding plenty of organic matter. When heavy spring rains arrived, I discovered I had created a giant bathtub.…
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How-ToAmending Clay Soils
While soils vary considerably across the United States, many gardeners are faced with the challenge of growing plants in heavy clay soil. This may be due to the natural composition…
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How-ToClay Soil? No Problem!
Soil is a complex mix of organic materials, mineral particles, living organisms, moisture, and chemical nutrients. Its texture and ability to support plant growth depends on the size of its…
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ArticleListen to Your Garden
Today’s photos come from Marilyn Brackney. She has a wonderful garden and a beautiful, musical way of describing her plants. She’s been gardening about 20 years. Her Indiana garden has…
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ArticleFrom Clay to Lilies
Loree House shared this beautiful garden, and her key to transforming the difficult clay soil she started with: I live in Ozark, Mo., and have been here working diligently in…
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How-To9 Garden Myths Demystified
Don't let these classic superstitions waste your time or harm your plants
