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Hindleyite - Clay soil is very rich in nutrients, trouble being it can often be unworkable depending on the weather - if it is 'heavy clay'. Lime can help to break down clay and is often added when dug over in the autumn, to work in over winter - although if it is around existing plants this isn't really practical as it could have an adverse effect.

Frost has a similar effect if you dig over in the autumn and leave it rough the frost helps to break down the clay and make it more manageable.

I garden on clay and I have thought of putting a drainage system on the front lawn because it is boggy for most of the year. I wasn't sure what part of the garden you meant, but here is a link from the RHS which may help.

RHS Advice

PS - avoid walking on the soil as much as possible as it just compacts it even further and you are back to where you started.