Many gardeners bemoan the presence of heavy clay soil, but there's a case for its use in your yard thanks to certain benefits. Plus, some plants thrive in it.

If there were ever a flower synonymous with long summer days, it would be the hydrangea. These billowing bushes are perfect ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

Chalky soils are always alkaline, which restricts the number of plants that can grow on them. Planting may also be difficult as spades frequently hit lumps of hard chalk or flint Clay soil - this ...

Strawberries can be grown in a wide range of soils, from light sand to heavy clay. However, waterlogging will cause the fruits to become diseased and the plant to rot. The ideal soil is well ...

Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

Plant debris is less recalcitrant ... soil texture — the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles that make up a particular soil — or the mineralogy of those soil particles ...

Various organic matter sources can be used to enhance soil health. Common options include compost, aged leaves, well-rotted hay or silage, peat moss, composted manure, green cover crops, and untreated ...