Sand helps with soil with clay content like we have here in PA, and let’s moisture soak in rather than run off.
Good luck to you!
Boy, that amazes me that sand works for you. We have clay soil, too - I live in an area that is called ‘The Driftless’ because the glaciers completely missed us. So, we have clay, rocks and nothing but hills. Sometimes, when I drive around, it’s like visiting the terraced gardens of Vietnam! Farmers are very into stopping the erosion of our soil. We have some awesome ‘ancient dirt’ down below us in the pasture, though. Beau hauls that up for the raised beds. Nothing better!
Everything I’ve learned is that sand and clay make cement. What’s the magic ratio you use? I’m not going to do it, no need with my raised beds, and despite weeds, my lawn is in good enough shape.
Just curious.