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You know you have clay soil if it sticks like glue to your shoes and garden tools when wet and forms rock-hard clods when dry. You are not alone; the soil in many areas of Marin is high in clay ...

SLO county has a lot of soil variations - here's how to make the most of it.

If your plants are saying "nay" to the clay soil that surrounds them, it's time for a garden refresh. Soil that has too much clay in it makes it difficult for plants to grow to their fullest potential ...

Discover the trick to amending dense clay soil with landscape designer Leah Churner. What’s the trick to amend dense clay soil? Landscape designer Leah Churner explains how compost, leaf mold and ...

Clay soil is expansive and can cause serious damage to your home’s foundation. Foundation settlement is a common foundation problem, especially for homes in Denver built on damp clay soils. These ...

New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artifacts toward the surface—exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the ...