Clay soil

Plants that thrive in clay soils have to be tough and resilient. Biologically, these plants have adapted to low oxygen in their native soils; have developed structures, like taproots, to retain water and nutrients through stressful conditions; or have a natural penchant for waterlogged soils.

Learn how to change the texture of your garden's clay for easier gardening, as well as how to improve clay soil drainage.

Learn how to identify and improve clay soil. Start with these soil amendments for clay soil. #gardeningchannel #gardening #soilamendments

As kids we learned that soil is made up of weathered rock particles, but as gardeners and growers we quickly discover that the way sand, silt and clay combines defines a lot about our gardens. Each soil type handles water differently, which means we have to be precise about how we promote healthy plant growth. Smart growers use specific drip emitters and sprayers to emit water precisely and effectively. Take a quick look at our guide for irrigating based on soil type before you go digging…

Cover crops can be tilled back into the soil to improve its nutrients or organic content. This is useful for fixing clay soil with cover crops. Click this article for more information about cover crop plants for clay soil.

Have clay soil...or wonder if you do? Want to know what to do about it and what plants to plant in it? If the answer is "yes" for any of these questions...check out this post for all the answers.

How to Amend Clay Soil - The Homesteader’s Guide | Gardening Ideas and Tips by Pioneer Settler at http://pioneersettler.com/how-to-amend-clay-soil/

Got compaction? These clay-busting plants penetrate heavy soil to leave it loosened, aerated, and enriched. Jumpstart a regenerative garden ecology.

Amend Clay Soil | Gardening Tips And Tricks To Become A Successful Homesteader

A mason jar soil test will help you determine what adjustments you need to make in your garden. See here when and how to do it.