If your garden has heavy clay soil, you know what a challenge it can pose to plants, not to mention gardeners.
Heavy clay drains slowly, meaning it stays saturated longer after rain or irrigation.
Then, when the sun finally comes out and the soil dries, it forms a hard, cracked surface. On the bright side, clay soils are usually richer in nutrients than sandy soils are. And clay's tendency to hold water tightly can be an advantage. Here are some tips for making clay soil more manageable and easier to work. Test soil pH, and adjust as necessary.