How Do You Improve Drainage In Clay Soil?
Providing adequate drainage for plants in clay soil requires improving the soil’s texture. Lighten clay soil texture with the help of organic materials. With appropriate amendments, clay soil can become a fit environment for healthy plant growth. Select a large area of clay soil to amend. According to Bachman’s, “In the Garden,” simply adding a couple of bags of sand to a small patch of ground will not benefit the soil nor the plants. Plants need to be in sufficiently-amended soil to avoid contact with neighboring clay soil. A larger amended area allows plants sufficient extension area. Measure the area you want to amend to determine how much material you need to add. Measure square footage by multiplying length by width. Add into your calculations how deep the layers of additives need to be. Bachman’s recommends adding three to four inches each of sand and organic matter. Buy materials in bulk form. Since you need to amend a large area, it is impractical to purchase bags of sand and c
