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In fact, the coveted sandy loam is uncommon in this area. Most of us get dirt with too much clay or too much sand -- and that creates a challenge when it comes to ... Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry!

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These plants for clay soil will survive and thrive! The Morning Journal: Clay, sand, silt, loam: How different soils affect gardens Mankato Free Press: The secret is in the soil: sand, silt, clay and the percentage game The secret is in the soil: sand, silt, clay and the percentage game The Columbian: Clay, sand, silt & loam: What’s the ideal mix for garden soil? Clay, sand, silt & loam: What’s the ideal mix for garden soil?