heavy clay
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Refers to dense, tightly packed clay soil, often difficult to cultivate.
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- Our new garden has heavy clay soil, which is a challenge for drainage.
- Farmers in this region often struggle to cultivate the heavy clay.
- Building on heavy clay requires deep foundations to prevent shifting.
- You can improve heavy clay by adding organic matter like compost.
- Some plants, like roses, can thrive in heavy clay if it's well-amended.
- The excavation revealed a deep layer of heavy, wet clay.
- Without proper preparation, the heavy clay will suffocate the plant roots.
- Heavy clay is characterized by its high water retention and poor aeration.
- Digging a trench in the heavy clay was exhausting work.
- After the downpour, the path turned into a slippery mess of heavy clay.