What is the best way to break up Clay type soil?
by Jod18511325
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I compost with leaves every year and have spent a lot of money to enrich my soil with potting mix, but the soil just bakes and becomes this really had clay type dirt.
7 answers
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Janet Pizaro
on Jun 18, 2017
You need to add Gypsum and pelletized lime with top soil and peat moss -
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William
on Jun 18, 2017
I agree with Janet! Peat moss, lime, and compost. -
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Crista
on Jun 18, 2017
Soil sulfur, applied and watered in every three or four months will help, but it'll take time. -
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Jod18511325
on Jun 18, 2017
Thanks! Will try it tomorrow! -
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Jan Clark
on Jun 18, 2017
I live in North Texas where you could make a sculpture with the soil. To naturalize my garden and plant beds, I've added peat and gypsum, sometimes sand as well. Clay is naturally nutrient-rich and often quite alkaline. Sulfur and peat will bring it more neutral, too. -
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Shirley
on Jun 18, 2017
Cedar mulch, lava sand (a little goes a long way). Check with the "Dirt Doctor" website and he will give you ratios, Never touch the soil when it is wet/damp. It makes stones forever.. I bet the pyramids were made with clay soil. -
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
on Mar 02, 2018
http://www.finegardening.com/article/improving-clay-soils
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 18, 2017
William
on Jun 18, 2017
Crista
on Jun 18, 2017
Jod18511325
on Jun 18, 2017
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