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What can I do about my clay soil? Why is clay soil such a problem? Well, for a start it gets waterlogged in winter, which often kills off susceptible plants, then it sets rock hard in summer when it dries out. Lawns turn into a muddy mess when it rains and the soil is also hard to dig and cultivate. So what can you do about it? 1. Improve the soil. This article from Fine Gardening tells you how. 2. Create raised beds to improve drainage. Try this link on gardening with raised beds. 3. Plan your landscaping carefully. Create paths over area of frequent use, to prevent muddy patches forming in wet weather. Use beds bisected by access paths or place stepping stones in the borders, to prevent compaction of the soil. 4. Grow plants which love clay. For example: Acer |