As any avid gardener knows, having the right soil in your garden is one of the most important steps in achieving healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, homeowners with heavy clay soil in their yards ...

If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge ...

Clay soil can cause problems for gardeners, but it isn’t all bad. It retains moisture and nutrients. However, "good" moisture retention can be a problem. Clay soil drains slowly. Clay soil tends to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

It can be difficult finding your new favorite plant if you're restricted to clay-based soil, but fortunately this gorgeous hydrangea thrives in it.

FAYETTEVILLE — Question: What can be done to improve the heavy clay soil that is on my property? Answer: Heavy clay soil can be improved by adding compost. Other amendmentsthatcanhelparegypsum and ...

I have read in your column that it is better to spade or till your garden in the fall rather than spring. I was too busy to get it done last fall, so I will have to do it this spring. Is there ...

Add as much organic material to your heavy clay soil as possible to help it return to its native state. Then you’ll have a better chance to grow healthy, lovely plants such as these SunPatiens. Adele ...