Planting in solid clay

Question

The ground in my garden has 6 inches of top soil and then rock solid clay. How do I overcome this problem? Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated.

Answer 1

Here's an article that will help:

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

You also can find plants that do well in clay soil:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/xeriscape-landscape-design-ideas-for-clay-soil.htm

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