I want to relandscape my front yard but the soil is rock hard. I really do not want to double dig as that would be back breaking work for me. Any suggestions?

http://www.finegardening.com/article/improving-clay-soils

I agree, using a tiller would be much less work. I would till it first, add the amendments and till again to mix them in.

How can I easily amend clay soil?

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DZW
on Jun 22, 2017

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

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Just Retired
on Jun 22, 2017

Compost, compost, compost

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Holly Kinchlea-Brown
on Jun 22, 2017

Use the clay as a base and add lists of rich soil on top

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Janet Pizaro
on Jun 22, 2017

Rototill,remove any unwanted matter,apply several inches of top soil,composed manure,pelletized lime and Gypsum

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Cori Widen
on Jun 22, 2017

Compost!

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Nancy Turner
on Jun 22, 2017

I agree, using a tiller would be much less work. I would till it first, add the amendments and till again to mix them in.

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Swo25263858
on Jun 23, 2017

Thanks

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Swo25263858
on Jun 23, 2017

Thanks so much

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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
on Mar 2, 2018

http://www.finegardening.com/article/improving-clay-soils

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How can I easily amend clay soil?

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