very soggy clay back yard how to fix

Question

We have heavy clay soil in our yard, front and back. The back yard is heavily compacted over the years, and collects water with rain and spring like weather. What is a good way to fix this problem

Answer 1

You have your work cut out for you. You can try to amend the soil yourself, or you may want to go with raised beds and add new soil. A soil analysis will help determine how to amend. Here are some articles with details:

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm