Understanding your soil is the first step to creating a healthy, low-maintenance garden that thrives year after year. In this post, we explore the most common soil types found across Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire — from fast-draining sand to heavy clay — and explain how each one affects plant growth, water retention, and nutrient availability. Learn how to test your soil, what to plant where, and how to design a garden that works in harmony with the ground beneath your feet.

Learn how to design a garden that thrives in the UK climate. Expert garden design tips using drought-tolerant planting and sustainable techniques.