Black-eyed Susan. With its large, ... Clay soils are dense with tightly packed particles, which causes them to retain water. So plants that have low water requirements are not optimal for clay.' ...

Black-eyed Susans are another excellent choice for clay soil gardens. Native to North America, these cheerful, daisy-like ...

A sticky, gummy, icky black clay soil that gives you “big feet” when it rains and that becomes adobe-hard when it dries. Believe it or not, that clay soil isn’t as bad as you might imagine.

Clay soil has a dense structure that prevents proper root spread and retains too much water, causing root rot, says Betz. To grow healthy, thriving azaleas, plant them in acidic, organic-rich soil ...

Moist clay soil sticks together and will form a long ribbon when rubbed between thumb and forefinger. (Lynn Ketchum/Oregon State University) The bad news is that soil texture can’t be changed.

Cold winter temperatures can impact clay soil in Dallas and cause foundation issues. Follow these tips to winterize and protect your home’s foundation.

Adding it to heavy clay soil lightens and aerates the soil, but it can hold 40% of its weight in water. Expanded shale also does not break down readily, ...

Your landscape and gardens will be no better than the soils you prepare for them. It’s not as glamorous a fall topic as migrating Monarchs and grow-your-own pumpkins, but “soils” need to be ...

When clay soil is dry, it tends to be lumpy and hard. It also warms up slowly in the spring. Digging into moist clay soil feels like slicing through sticky, dense holiday fudge.