Mediterranean-type shrubs such as cistus, lavender and phlomis are best confined to banks and raised beds in clay gardens.

Close-up of a hand planting a sapling in soil - Lassi Meony/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clay soil is often seen as a massive headache for gardening ...

Clay soil is high in fertility and retains moisture well, but not all plants thrive in it. Plenty of us in Wisconsin are blessed with lots of clay soil. It's high in fertility and retains moisture ...

There are many different types of soil in our area, but clay seems to be more abundant than are others. On the one hand, clay soil is heavy, hard to work unless the moisture level is just right, and ...

Clay pots truly have a way of elevating and uplifting outdoor decor. It's a timeless classic with homely rustic tones of terracotta, which pairs beautifully with the bright green foliage gracing your ...

Q: I have a full shade area along the side of my house where I can't get anything to grow. We live in a wooded area with acidic soil. The soil is mostly clay, although I have amended it somewhat.

The drought has taught many gardeners at least one thing: The hassles of working with clay soil. Rather than despairing, though, there is a fairly painless way to improve the problem — clay-busting ...

Winter is here, but there are always gardening questions. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University's Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

Neil Diboll shows us a group of prairie plants that love clay. Wisconsin is "blessed" with lots of clay soil. It's high in fertility and retains moisture well, but not all plants thrive in it. We ...

Clay soil can be difficult for gardeners to work with because it is slow-draining and compacts easily, causing plants to suffer from root rot and other fungal diseases. While some plants can thrive in ...