The challenges of clay soil when panning your lawn and garden Here at lawn-seeds.com we are often asked about the challenges facing gardeners with predominantly clay soil. Let’s look at how you can make the most of your garden. Clay soil is composed of fine mineral particles that are tightly packed together, creating a dense, heavy soil type. It has a sticky, smooth texture when wet and cracks when dry. Due to its compact nature, clay soil holds water and nutrients well, but it can also become waterlogged and hard, making it challenging to work with. While it is known…