Autumn is the perfect time to grow flowers, and three golden soils will help you grow them well
Autumn has arrived, and it is the peak season for growing flowers again. I wonder if flower lovers are ready to go all out. The most important thing for growing flowers is the soil, are you ready? Only the right soil can grow flowers well. Today I will share several methods for making nutrient soil, and they do not cost a single cent!
1. Pine needle soil
In autumn, every time you pass through a pine forest, you will see a thick layer of pine needles on the ground. Fully decomposed pine needle soil has good air permeability and is slightly acidic. It contains relatively large amounts of organic matter and has a certain effect in preventing insects and disease. It is very suitable for growing succulents, orchids, camellias, and jasmine.
When we are out enjoying ourselves, we can collect the dark brown pine needles under pine trees. After digging them up and taking them home, put them in the sun to bake, crush them as much as possible, and then the pine needles can be mixed with garden soil for use. These pine needles are naturally fully decomposed and can be used without going through decomposition.
2. Earthworm soil
Earthworm soil is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as well as abundant humus, and its drainage and air permeability are first-rate. Using it to grow flowers means no need to fertilize for a whole year, and it can also make flowers grow vigorously with lush branches and leaves, which is very convenient.
Getting earthworm soil is also relatively simple. After rain, some winding little mounds of soil will appear on roadsides and in the green belts of residential communities. This is earthworm soil, and we can collect more of it. Generally, after collecting it and taking it home, dry it in the sun, crush it into small particles, and then it can be mixed with nutrient soil for use.
3. Leaf mold
The fallen leaves all over the streets in autumn are actually very good flower fertilizer. Everyone can pick some up and take them home to improve potting soil and make leaf mold. It is loose and breathable and rich in humus, even better to use than ordinary nutrient soil.
When collecting fallen leaves, the darker the color and the higher the degree of decay, the better. Cut the collected leaves into pieces, then find a plastic bucket, add a layer of garden soil and a layer of collected leaves, spreading them layer by layer like this, then cover it well with plastic wrap and put it in the sun. Generally after about two months it will be fully decomposed. During decomposition, add a little clean water to it. Generally, when the soil appears black and the leaves are basically rotted, it has fermented well.