Gardeners deal with clay soil in two ways. The first is to amend the soil in an effort to deal with its drainage and compaction issues. This usually involves digging, shoveling in organic matter and ...

A variety of trees grow in a suburban back yard. - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images Gardening in clay soil comes with challenges. Because of how sticky and heavy the clay is, the ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

In this video, I show you how I grew over 150 fruit trees in clay soil, including what fruit trees grow best and what fruit trees you shouldn't grow. Plus, practical tips on improving clay soil so ...

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 ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

A quiet shift is sweeping British gardens this autumn, as homeowners copy nurseries to revive slow fruit trees nationwide. From allotments to back patios, a simple, professional-style planting routine ...

Soil that contains a heavy clay component can be great for some plants—especially those that appreciate natural water retention. Clay also offers a more fertile growing experience, as its thick nature ...