Garden secrets: How to Improve Clay Soil

16.05.2023 18:03
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

There is a huge amount of soil. If there is clay soil in your garden, then this article will be useful to you.

Features of clay soil

If you step on the ground with your foot and it sticks, then your soil is probably clay.

One of the advantages of such a soil is its fertility and nutritional value.

By making some changes, you will improve your soil and your crop. Clay soil usually gives moisture to plants, more than any other.

Tips for improving the soil

There is no need to add sand to this type of soil.

Clay Soil
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This will not change the structure of clay soil and will not improve it.

Mold, manure and humus will change clay soil for the better, make it more organic and fertile.

If you have this type of soil, the chance of growth of various plants and flowers is higher. After all, this soil is more fertile.

Stages of soil improvement

The first point, you have to add organic matter to the soil and mix them.

Use a shovel in order not to damage the soil structure. Plow ahead of time.

If you have a large vegetable garden, use a special baking powder for the soil instead of a shovel.

A special device will facilitate this process and reduce your time.
 

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

Content
  1. Features of clay soil
  2. Tips for improving the soil
  3. Stages of soil improvement