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free draining soil

Cutting QueenCutting Queen Posts: 18
in Garden design
have moved into a new property and redesigning the garden.  The soil is an absolute dream to dig but when I water, it puddles for quite a time.  I've had clay soil before and its definitely not that.  any comments with be appreciated

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    If you're in England, then this site will tell you what the local soil conditions are generally in your area - 
    http://www.landis.org.uk/soilscapes/
    click on search on the right and enter your postcode

    My soil is mostly a dream to dig too, but that's because I've improved it over many years.
    Dig down and it's thick orange or silvery grey Essex clay

    Billericay - Essex

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