Lighten the soil up with a good quantity of composted vegetation or manure.
Don't use sand as it won't help too much.
G

"a.baker" wrote in message
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hi

we have a small patch at the top of the garden that is very moist and has
lots of clay. could anybody give me any idea as to what plants (apart from
hostas) we could use. we need plenty of colour and foliage throughout the
year.

thanks

Anthony baker