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.

This video shows how to successfully plant avocado trees in areas containing clay soil. Root rot disease and poor soil drainage is the number 1 reason why avocados fail and die but this method helps ...

Trees, plants, and shrubs with invasive root systems can damage your home’s foundation. Here’s a list of the worst plants for ...

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 ...

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...

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 ...

Grow hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) in small spaces by planting them in pots. Choose compact varieties, and get ready for endless Southern blooms. Here’s how.