If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a ...

The trunk flare is the point where the base of the tree widens out just before roots begin. In heavy clay soils, I prefer to ... or weed whips during weekly lawn maintenance.

All green-fingered folk will know that clay soil can make planting difficult and leave you with a waterlogged lawn, but one ecologist has revealed a simple trick that will transform your garden.

Dear Jane: The backfill around our new home is predominantly clay soil. I planted grass in it three years ago and have a good lawn; by midsummer, however, the ground is like concrete, and the ...

Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension A healthy root system is a must for an attractive lawn. Oxygen in the soil is vital for strong grass roots. Our heavy clay and ...

This lawn has been aerated ... the county’s two predominate soil types. “Everything west of the freeway in general is very sandy, everything east is clay,” he explained.