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lawn care for clay soil #929423

Asked April 23, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT

Hello, Can you please reply with recommendations for improving lawn in mostly clay soil. We have winter kill and thin lawn. Thank you

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing. 
I would greatly appreciate a picture of your lawn.  Tell me the direction of the camera so I can understand the light.
How long have you lived there?
What have you done so far to renovate it?
Is this a recent construction site or agriculture property?
Send a picture of your hand letting go and holding dirt that you squeezed by hand.
Have you had a soil test--see my signature?
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied April 23, 2026, 6:54 PM EDT

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