They say it’s a poor workman who blames his tools – which is exactly why it’s worth researching the best plants to grow in poor soil before you start complaining that nothing flourishes in your garden ...

Good garden soil contains 30% to 50% sand, 30% to 50% silt, 20% to 30% clay and 5% to 10% organic water. The bacteria, fungi and worms in the soil produce substances that act like glue, binding all ...