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  • The Benefits of Clay
    LuAnn Johnson
    Clay soil is heavy and hard to dig compared to sandy soil, but it is also more moisture and nutrient retentive.
  • Dry Gardens
    LuAnn Johnson
    During our hot Midwestern summers, it is good for pots to get some afternoon shade. Also, pots dry out more quickly, so it is best to plant annuals in the ground.
  • Red clay soil.
    Clay is Okay
    LuAnn Johnson
    Many of us with clay soil complain loudly about it, and it’s true that gardens with clay soil can be hard to dig. Nonetheless, it has its virtues.