Do you want to amend the soil or divert the excess water away from you or are you asking for a list of plants that grow in clay soil?
You could go with container planting for a lot of your plants. You could also do a search for plants that will thrive in clay soil. Another thought would be your local extension agent who knows the local soil conditions and would know what would grow in your area and what you need for them to thrive.
Hi Sandy, here's an article that may be of some help to you. Also, I agree with Mogie's advice aout contacting your County Extension Agent. They are very knowledgeable about local soil conditions and might offer you good advice about amending your clay soil if you are planning to live in the area long term. Their information is free.
Additionally -For the best local professional advice I would highly suggest contacting your cooperative extension. These offices are manned by volunteer master gardeners on site there waiting to answer the communities questions that know your local situation quite well.
Master gardeners are required to volunteer back designated hours ( plus continuing education) each year to maintain MG certification -this community outreach and education is their goal.
Most plants success depend on their hardness to geographic planting zones, presenting weather conditions and local soil and sunlight exposure.
Your local experts should have the ideal suggestions for improvement in your soils condition.
Hi! There's usually an agricultural extension in every county. They will often assess your soil and offer suggestions. Any universities nearby? My daughter is a geologist and when she was in both her bachelors and her masters program, they were always looking at soil samples and could quickly tell you about it. A local landscaper might be of help, especially if you buy your remediation materials from them. Good luck!
Our soil is clay and when we moved in rented a back hoe and dug a french drain. I knew the previous owners and how the front yard turned into a lake every winter. :(
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Do you want to amend the soil or divert the excess water away from you or are you asking for a list of plants that grow in clay soil?
You could go with container planting for a lot of your plants. You could also do a search for plants that will thrive in clay soil. Another thought would be your local extension agent who knows the local soil conditions and would know what would grow in your area and what you need for them to thrive.
Hi Sandy, here's an article that may be of some help to you. Also, I agree with Mogie's advice aout contacting your County Extension Agent. They are very knowledgeable about local soil conditions and might offer you good advice about amending your clay soil if you are planning to live in the area long term. Their information is free.
I agree, you need to amend the soil. Aerify it or till it and it. Here is a good article that can explain the process and solutions better than I. https://lawncaresimplified.typepad.com/lawn_care_simplified_safe/2013/07/lawns-growing-in-clay.html
Hello. Your soil might need attention to build up more favorable conditions. This product might be considered
https://www.therichlawncompany.com/products/eko-products/clay-buster/
Additionally -For the best local professional advice I would highly suggest contacting your cooperative extension. These offices are manned by volunteer master gardeners on site there waiting to answer the communities questions that know your local situation quite well.
Master gardeners are required to volunteer back designated hours ( plus continuing education) each year to maintain MG certification -this community outreach and education is their goal.
Most plants success depend on their hardness to geographic planting zones, presenting weather conditions and local soil and sunlight exposure.
Your local experts should have the ideal suggestions for improvement in your soils condition.
Hi! There's usually an agricultural extension in every county. They will often assess your soil and offer suggestions. Any universities nearby? My daughter is a geologist and when she was in both her bachelors and her masters program, they were always looking at soil samples and could quickly tell you about it. A local landscaper might be of help, especially if you buy your remediation materials from them. Good luck!
Hi Sandy
Here is info to help you out
https://thrivingyard.com/water-sits-on-top-of-soil/#:~:text=The%20reason%20water%20sits%20on,on%20the%20type%20you%20have.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS958US958&q=How+to+break+down+clay+soil+fast&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjms-jxsb3xAhWelWoFHQ9dD9kQ1QIwFnoECCcQAQ
You probably need to amend the soil and/or recontour the yard so the water moves away.
I feel that pain. While our soil here in Chicago isn't all entirely clay, we've got a lot of it. In our case, we dug a French drain which you can see here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2016/06/yard-works.html
Our soil is clay and when we moved in rented a back hoe and dug a french drain. I knew the previous owners and how the front yard turned into a lake every winter. :(