If your garden has heavy clay soil, you'll know what hard work it can be when it comes to digging and planting. This type of soil has a habit of becoming rock hard in summer when it dries out and ...

Clematis ( Clematis spp.) is a vining plant that won't perform in clay. "Also vulnerable to root rot, clematis does not do ...

KEEPING kids entertained in half-term can be tricky without spending shedloads of cash. But with flowers blooming in the garden and wild spaces, there are plenty of ways to use them. Try these ...

While you can replace clay soils with store-bought alternatives, it's much easier and cost-effective to work with what you have. To help you create the garden of your dreams, we're sharing plants ...

Slab building needs careful preparation but can make some impressive sculptural objects or vessels. A lump of clay is first rolled out onto either a sheet of fabric or paper, using a rolling pin.

The higher the clay content, the stronger and stiffer the foundations have to be. The most commonly-constructed foundation systems include a concrete slab-on-grade. Successful design of all these ...