My Garden Is All Gravel But It’s Got Clay Soil

I want to change my garden as its all gravel when I have taken away some of the gravel the soil is all clay abd sand. I want to make flower beds and put some conifers along my fence. Please could you tell me what I need to do.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/21/2022 @ 2:58 am

I see you have raised beds and containers and that is the right idea. You have your work cut out for you trying to amend a gravel and clay soil. Here is information on rectifying the soil and plants that tolerate compacted soil.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/working-in-rocky-soil.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plant-for-compacted-soil.htm ^[4]

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