clay soil

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Showy Native Plants for Rocky Soils

The Rocky Mountain Region is stretched over 10,000 feet in elevation change and nearly over the full longitude of the Continental United States. Within this massive spread fit more than…
How-To
Healthy Soil Is at the Heart of a Thriving Garden

Soil is a complex structure made up of mineral solids and organic matter interwoven with aggregates and open pore spaces. The open spaces between soil particles are just as important…
Design
Three Perennials That Can Grow in Clay Soil

Soil composition plays a critical role in the success of any garden. Plants respond to a variety of factors, with soil structure being one of the most important. Few of…
How-To
Drainage 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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Amending 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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Clay 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…
Article
Listen 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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From 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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Solutions for Wet, Shady Sites

Turn obstacles into advantages in damp garden areas
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Moss Makes a Lush Carpet

This easy-to-tend ground cover forms the foundation of a sculpted woodland retreat

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