Clay is not the ideal medium, but this North American native will not only survive in it - it will thrive and produce fruit, ...

They often are poorly drained and offer a hostile root environment for fruit trees. Fruit trees like rich, deep, well-drained soils that their roots can easily access to 3 feet.

Clay, sandy or chalky soil won’t be suitable for certain shrubs so it’s always best to check your soil first. Laurel trees have had 6,600 monthly average searches each month while 27,000 ...

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

– Douglas County A: There are a number of plants able to grow well in clay soils. Even so, I would encourage you to add lots of compost into that soil when you can.

Clay soil is a challenge; it’s soupy in winter and in summer dries impossibly hard. The good news is that it does tend to be nutrient-rich. To answer your questions in order: 1.

Grow With KARE Grow with KARE: Plants for clay soil A lot of us in Minnesota have the problem of clay soil, but there are perennials, shrubs and trees that are suited for it!

I am doing some tree planting at home and wanted a recommendation on what to use to amend the soil that I fill the planting hole with to give the trees a good start. My garden has a heavy clay ...

The type of soil you have will make a dramatic difference in the amount of water it can retain and the nutrients and minerals it can provide to your plants. Clay soil is made up of tiny particles ...

Gardening Plants for shade, clay and acidy soil Published: May. 10, 2007, 7:33 p.m. By George Weigel | Special to PennLive ...

I hollowed out planter boxes in the St. Augustine, which is growing in the clay, about 2 feet by 18 inches by 12 inches deep and back-filled them with good soil. I tried mandevilla and Carolina ...