How to make your own flower soil for home gardening (teaching you how to make your own flower soil at home)

Leaf mold (picture)

Method 1: Make your own leaf mold

In spring, dig out 40% of the leaf mold that has been fermented in the previous year, add 40% plain sand and 20% furnace ash soil, mix them together, and then pile them up for about 15 to 20 days. Make sure to keep it moist and try to turn it over several times to allow the fertilizer to fully blend into the soil.

The soil prepared in this way is loose and breathable, contains fertilizer, and is relatively drainable, making it suitable for the growth of flowers and green plants.

Method 2: Peat culture soil

Choose 40% peat soil, 40% plain sandy soil, and 20% horse manure or leaf mold, mix them evenly and pile them up, keep them moist, and turn them over frequently to allow them to mix and decompose naturally.

After 20 to 30 days, when the horse manure or leaf humus has been fully fermented and decomposed, it can be used to plant flower pots. Note that horse manure cannot be used to plant flowers and trees if it is not fully decomposed to prevent secondary fermentation and root burn.

Pine needle humus soil (picture)

Method 3: Natural humus soil

According to the content and viscosity of humus in the mountains and forests, after digging it back, mix it with about 20% river sand or garden soil, and water it with bean cake water or rice washing water to keep it moist.

During this period, the soil should be turned over 2 to 4 times to ensure even mixing. It should be piled up for about 30 to 45 days. After the soil is fully fermented and decomposed, it can be used to plant flowers and trees.

In short, the stacking time of various culture soils is that generally flowers can be used in the same year, while delicate flowers or soil for cuttings need to be stacked before use after the next year.

Before using homemade culture soil, you should use a sieve to sift it into granules while it is still wet. It should also be disinfected, sterilized and insecticidal before being used to grow potted flowers. Only such soil can ensure the healthy growth of flowers and green plants.