I'm digging a hole to plant a new evergreen, and I've discovered that the soil is extremely heavy with clay. What could be added to the clay soil to make it conducive to good root growth? Is it good ...

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SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

While spending hours working on your garden can be a joy, it's always nice to have some plants that grow and thrive with little effort on your part. But if you have especially clay-heavy soil, finding ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clay soil is often seen as a massive headache for gardening enthusiasts. It is messy for the tools (and the boots!), and shoveling and digging ...

Growing in clay soil comes with several challenges but can be accomplished through an aggressive compost-mixing program over time. Clay soil is severely compacted, making it difficult for roots to ...

There are many different types of soil in our area, but clay seems to be more abundant than are others. On the one hand, clay soil is heavy, hard to work unless the moisture level is just right, and ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...

Dormant-season planting offers a budget-friendly way to expand your rose beds, but timing, storage, and proper preparation ...