Clay soil is AMAZING at retaining moisture— which over a rainy winter season can cause root rot in your perennials if they are planted too deeply. Planting your shrubs and perennials an inch above the soil level — even though it feels and looks wrong, really helps with your plant success rate if you’re in a heavier clay soil environment like me. #plantingtip #fallgarden #gardening #claysoil #southerngarden #gardendesign #gardeninspiration | Everyday Gardening Tips

Soil prep for a new lawn