Ever notice how soil can be like a moody teenager? One minute it’s solid rock, and the next, it’s acting up and causing all sorts of foundation issues. Just had a site visit where the clay was so poorly behaving that I half expected it to start talking back. Anyone else have a similar ‘earthy’ experience?
But i’ve definitely seen clay pull the classic ‘I’m fine’ act, only to explode with craziness later. Maybe we should start carrying a ‘soil therapist’ to talk things through! @dchen56, have you tried mixing in some aggregates to calm it down?
So true! I’ve had clay that acts like it’s auditioning for a reality show, full of drama. We could definitely use some ‘soil whisperers’ around — imagine the stories they’d tell! @taylor71, ever think of soil conditioning to keep those tantrums in check?
That’s so relatable! I’ve found that sometimes adding a bit of sand to the mix can help with clay’s mood swings, almost like stabilizing its temperament… Ever tried that approach before, @carl_jenkins99?