Clay soil handles water much differently than sand, silt, or any other growing medium. Ensure your plants will thrive in it ...

Soil: Free-draining soil, including clay soils that do not flood in winter. Aspect: Sun or partial shade in a sheltered position, protected from strong winds. Height: Up to 8m.

Mediterranean plants like lavender, rosemary, thyme and oregano are perfect choices for open, sunny parts of the garden. They ...

It can be tough to grow trees or other plants in clay soil, which easily becomes compacted and waterlogged. Fortunately, this fruit tree tolerates clay soil.

Dug a big hole, mixed some clay with good soil, fertilizer and compost. All of the trees get lots of sun. The junipers, since they are in the lawn, get lots of water, whereas the spruce only get rain.

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, meaning clay soil will remain friable many ...

Apple trees grow well in a wide range of soil types. They prefer soils with a texture of sandy loam to a sandy clay loam. Good soil drainage is critical for successful apple production, so avoid ...

Terra-cotta pots are affordable and stylish but not ideal for all plants. Use them for succulents and orchids, but avoid them ...

Dear Tom I moved to a new home this year which has a sloping garden with heavy clay soil. I would like to introduce some low-growing trees; what should I plant? – Laura Dear Laura I am very ...