| This is very important, for instance azaleas love acid | | | | Clay soil can be great on one hand but a nuisance on |
| soil and if you plant it in any other type of soil you will | | | | the other. It is great for holding nutrients and water but |
| only be disappointed. | | | | is awful in extreme weather conditions. For instance |
| Acid Soil | | | | during a dry hot summer the clay soil will resemble to |
| Acid soil is loved by such plants as Azaleas and | | | | pot fired in an oven. Whilst during heavy rain the soil |
| Camellias. However it you have decided you don't | | | | becomes water-logged. Some plants to choose from |
| want to grow these plants and would prefer to grow | | | | can include roses and elder. |
| lime-loving plants instead, simply add lime to the soil. If | | | | Sandy Soil |
| instead you have lime soil and would like acid soil, this | | | | Sandy soil is great for gardeners because most plants |
| process is no where near as easy because you | | | | thrive and it is easy to dig. The only draw-back is that |
| probably have lime rocks under the soil. Instead you will | | | | water and fertilizer drains through very quickly so to |
| have to build a raised bed. | | | | help avoid this problem, dig in some compost or |
| Chalk/Alkaline Soil | | | | manure |
| Many people will tell you that acid soil is best, however | | | | Now you understand what about the different soils, |
| if you have chalk or alkaline soil then you can still grow | | | | you will need to find out what type you have. You |
| plenty of different plants as long as you know what to | | | | have the option of buying a soil-testing kit from a |
| look for. Amongst the best choices are birch, | | | | garden supply shop or you could simply look at what |
| hawthorn, clematis, buddleia, lilac, roses, bamboo, | | | | plants are growing next door. When you have |
| magnolia and honesty. | | | | identified the plants, check to see what soil they prefer |
| Clay Soil | | | | via a gardening book or the internet. |