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How can I improve a heavy clay soil to make it suitable for turf?

Last Updated: January 07, 2008

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The only way to improve a heavy clay soil is to amend it with large quantities of organic matter. This can be done just prior to establishing the lawn by tilling and mixing the clay and the amendment.

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