In the quarry, the usually hidden layers of soil beneath our feet become visible. ‘The deeper the quarry is, the older the clay that is unearthed – up to a million years old. When drinking from a ...

There are over 20,000 soil varieties worldwide. But the most common and important types of soils are six main groups of soils: clay, sandy, silty, peaty, chalky and loamy.

No-dig gardening creates healthy soil by adding layers of compost to the surface, rather than disturbing the soil by digging. It’s a relatively new idea for home gardeners; however, many organic farms ...

Mulching with bark chips or even a thick layer of straw or grass clippings will prove very beneficial to improve clay soil for gardening – especially if used in conjunction with other methods.