The plants in this stunning clay soil garden plan thrive in less than ideal planting conditions.
Gardening in clay soil can be a bit like planting in concrete.
Use the plant list and layout plant below to create this garden in your own yard.
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
Frequently Asked Questions
There are three main types of soil: sandy, loamy, and clay.
Clay is made up of very small particles that stick together easily.
It tends to hold onto water more than the other types, so it drains poorly.
Clay soil is difficult to dig in and has poor drainage, which could result in your garden flooding.
Clay soil also takes longer to warm up after the cold winter, which can delay plant growth.
