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Emily Smith

Sarah Raven reveals how to turn clumpy clay soil into the perfect 'apple crumble topping' to help gardens thrive

Picture of woman emptying soil into wheelbarrow .

Soil is often overlooked as one of the most important parts of gardening in fact knowing your soil type can make all the difference when it comes to helping your garden thrive. Gardening expert Sarah Raven is here to help you make the most out of what you've got and how to improve it.

Whether you've just started vegetable gardening for beginners or have been running your allotment for years you might be unaware of what your soil type is. There are several soil types, each with its own perks and problems so finding out what you have is the first step to bettering it.

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