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Gail Salminen on May 28, 2015@Amb your problem will take time to resolve. You can begin by using a pitch fork to work the soil, then work peat moss and rich soil. It may also help to sprinkle some sand on the area, which will help with drainage. I have found this to work for me in the past, but it is time consuming. Also use a thick layer of shredded mulch over the top, which will have to be replenished annually. You can actually work that mulch into the soil the following year while adding more peat moss and rich earth. Eventually you will have rich soil for your plants.Helpful Reply
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Janet cross on May 31, 2015I agree with Gail... I live in an area that was solid clay.... First year I dug out much of it and filled with topsoil,humus, peat moss and some compost I had. For the next 5-6 years I added more humus, peat, and compost as well as using a lot of mulch. My plants now thrive in the soil and every turn of the pitch fork has tons of earthworms..Helpful Reply
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Amb on May 31, 2015Thank you everyone for your feedback i have taken bitts and pices and incorporated my own thing. I have always made own compost using grass clippings, eggs,coffee. I came up with a better drainage system. cattrring twards flooding to not only hold excess water but also to utilize it. adex my compost stir it up and add brown mulch to top it off. If you have more suggestions keep them commimgHelpful Reply
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Alicia Hicks on Jun 01, 2015You might look into Lasagna gardening. It's a lot less work and I've had great results.Helpful Reply
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Eloise on Jun 06, 2015There is also a product called "clay breaker" that is relatively inexpensive. Found it at Home Depot and Lowe's.Helpful Reply
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