It’s said that the ideal soil for successfully growing many types of plants is free-draining, fertile and moisture-retentive. But not all gardens naturally have optimal soil for most plants. Many who live in new-build houses find the soil is notoriously poor and compacted. However, others may have very sandy soil with low fertility or [...]

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Updated 11/04/25 Clay soils bring many gardeners out in a cold sweat. They have a reputation as back-breaking and impossible to work with. But the truth is that it can be truly brilliant in a garden. Rich They are rich in nutrients and retain plenty of moisture – two important things that plants need to grow [...]

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