The bane of many gardeners is dealing with clay soil. But does it have to be? Does clay have any redeeming value? Let's dig in.
Literally, it's not easy to dig in clay soil. It's heavy, sticky and a bit stubborn to work with. You can amend the soil to a certain extent, just don't expect miracles. Find those amendments further down in the article. Mostly, I choose to work with what I have and choose plants that naturally "thrive" in clay soil. You may be questioning my sanity right now but stick with me... no pun intended. It's the Master Gardener Mantra: Right Plant, Right Place.