In an ideal world, you would have plenty of loamy soil in your garden — a balanced blend of clay, silt, and sand. Loam is considered the "gold standard" for gardeners because it combines the best ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clay soil, while nutrient-rich, poses a challenge for gardeners due to its dense nature -Credit:Getty Images Green-fingered ...