Learning how to improve clay soil for gardening will increase the health of your flowers and the yields of your crops.

Use one natural, nutrient-rich soil enhancer that you probably have in your home to improve clay soil structure, boost ...

Sandy soil - feels rough and gritty when handled and will not form distinct shapes like clay. It usually has a sandy brown colour and is easy to dig over. Water-logging is rare on such soils as ...

Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles. They contain very few air gaps and water does not drain through it easily. Chalky soil is a light brown soil. Water drains through it quickly.

Mr Brown said soil management was not rocket science. "It's sand, silt or clay held together by biotic glues," he said. "Our job as managers is to keep building those aggregates and cycle the ...