Soil Conditioning: Heavy Clay to Friable Soil

  • This map depicts 61 soil types within the state of Texas. Many SETX gardeners have Gulf Coast Prairie soil type which can be beneficial to plants due clay soils nutrient density but is difficult to manage and allow plants maximum nutrient benefit (USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service).
    This map depicts 61 soil types within the state of Texas. Many SETX gardeners have Gulf Coast Prairie soil type which can be beneficial to plants due clay soils nutrient density but is difficult to manage and allow plants maximum nutrient benefit (USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service).
By John Green, Orange’s Certified Texas Expert Gardener Gardeners, most of you are aware the principal soil type in the majority of SETX locations (Orange & Jefferson counties) is termed ‘Gulf Coast Prairie’ appearing darkgray and consisting of slightly acid clay loam with mixtures of clay. As you probably know, clay soil can be challenging for gardeners and plants. While rich in nutrients,…

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