If you lay this on the surface of the pot, the leaves will not turn yellow, the roots will not rot, and the flowers will bloom continuously!

Mosquito-repellent incense ash for insect repellent, disinfection, root strengthening and flower promotion

Many people throw away the ashes after burning mosquito coils. This is a huge waste for flower growers because the ashes are a treasure. Spreading them on the surface of the potting soil will not only prevent insects from being attracted, but also supplement potassium fertilizer, kill bacteria and disinfect, and keep the flower roots strong and the flowers beautiful.

How to spread mosquito coil ash?

1. Collect all the mosquito coil ashes that are usually burned at home and put them in a piece of paper or container.

2. Gently shake the mosquito coil ash onto the surface of the soil in the flowerpot evenly. Note that the thickness of the mosquito coil ash should not exceed 0.5 cm, because if it is too thick, the air permeability will be poor.

3. When watering the flowers, you can use a fine-mouthed spray bottle to water them slowly. In this way, the potassium fertilizer in the mosquito coil ash will seep into the soil along with the water and be absorbed by the flowers, making them bloom more and more beautifully.

4. In addition, mosquito coil ash penetrates into the soil, kills bacteria and disinfects, strengthens the root system, and reduces root rot. Moreover, mosquito coils themselves have the effect of repelling insects. Sprinkling mosquito coil ash on the surface of the flower pot will not attract mosquitoes!

Earthworm soil is fertile and does not damage the roots

It has been raining a lot recently, and I'm sure you have seen a lot of earthworm soil in the green belts. This is a good thing for growing flowers. It is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, humus, and beneficial bacteria. It has a magical fertilizer effect on the growth of flowers. Spread a layer of it on the surface of the pot, and the flowers will grow fast and grow in large numbers, and no fertilizer will be needed for 2 years.

How to spread earthworm soil?

1. 1-2 days after the rain, when the earthworm soil is formed and lumps are not sticky, you can go to parks, green belts and other places to collect the yellow or black earthworm soil that is crooked and lumpy.

2. Spread the earthworm soil you picked up directly on the surface of the potting soil. In this way, every time you water, the nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the earthworm soil will slowly penetrate into the soil along with the water and be absorbed by the flowers.

3. Mixing earthworm soil with other soils to grow flowers will not cause the soil to become compacted, and will have a better effect in retaining moisture and fertilizer. In addition, if you spread the earthworm soil on the surface of the pot and spray it with water frequently, it can also absorb indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene.

Pine needles supplement fertility and prevent root rot

Autumn is here, and the streets will be covered with a layer of pine needles again. We can collect some and take them home to grow flowers. It is not only rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium fertilizers, but also has superb water absorption and air permeability, allowing the flowers to grow vigorously without root rot.

How to lay pine needle soil?

1. Collect pine needles from under the pine trees. Choose those at the bottom that are dry, gray, or black and break easily when pinched. Avoid those that are too green or too new.

2. Soak the collected pine needles in boiling water for 20 minutes, or put them in a pot with water and boil them for 10 minutes, or heat them in the microwave for 5 minutes. The purpose is to remove bacteria and insect eggs in the pine needles.

3. Dry the sterilized pine needles, and then spread them on the surface of the potting soil. Be careful not to spread the pine needles too thickly or press them too tightly. About 1 cm thickness is enough.

4. Spread pine needle soil on the surface of the pot, which is not only permeable to water and air, but also can increase humidity and regulate the pH value of the soil, so that the flowers can grow vigorously and avoid root rot. Of course, pine needles can not only be used to pad the surface of the pot, but also can be placed at the bottom of the pot or mixed in the soil to grow flowers, and the effect is great.

Sheep dung eggs

There is another good thing to use as a pad for noodles, which is sheep dung balls. This is rare in cities but more common in rural areas. Especially those sheep dung balls that have been weathered in the wild for a long time. They have no peculiar smell. When placed on the surface of the pot, they are breathable and slowly release fertilizer effects without damaging the roots. They are a great choice for growing flowers!

How to pave the floor with sheep dung?

1. Collect sheep dung eggs. If you don’t have the conditions to collect them, you can also buy fermented ones online, which is very convenient.

2. If it is unfermented sheep dung eggs, you can put them in a plastic bag and spray them with a watering can.

Then seal it and expose it to the sun. It will take about 2 weeks now. After it is fully decomposed, expose it to the sun to dry.

3. Sprinkle the fermented and dried sheep dung eggs on the surface of the flower pot. Be careful not to use too much. Although sheep dung eggs will not burn the roots, it is still advisable to use an appropriate amount, up to 30 eggs for a large pot and up to 20 eggs for a small or medium pot.

4. Sheep dung eggs will deliver nutrients to the roots of flowers with every watering. Sprinkle a few sheep dung eggs on the surface of the pot, and basically no fertilizer is needed for a year. Of course, if you are still worried about the smell, you can put the sheep dung eggs at the bottom of the pot, or bury them 2-3 cm below the surface of the potting soil, or mix them with the soil and plant flowers.

Sand prevents mosquitoes and prevents root rot

Everyone knows that sand can be used for cuttings, soil mixing, and pot bottom padding, but did you know that it can also be used to pave the surface of the pot? Using sand to pave the surface is not only water-permeable and breathable and prevents root rot, but also can prevent mosquitoes. The most important thing is that it makes succulents look super beautiful when used to grow them!

How to lay sand?

1. When using sand for paving, do not use extremely fine sand. Instead, choose coarse sand the size of soybeans.

2. Pick out the coarse sand of appropriate size and wash it with clean water 2-3 times until the water is no longer turbid.

3. Wash the coarse sand, put it in the sun to dry, and then spread it on the surface of the basin, making it permeable to water and air. Be careful not to make it too thick, 0.5-0.3 cm is enough. If it is too thick, it will not be water-permeable.

4. Spread a layer of coarse sand on the surface of the potting soil to block the moist soil, prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in the soil, and completely avoid mosquito nuisance.

Expanded clay or coal slag will not rot the roots and increase the humidity

Expanded clay is already very famous for growing flowers. Many people know that it can be used to pad the bottom of the pot to prevent root rot, but they don’t know that it also has many benefits when used to lay the surface of the pot. It can not only prevent root rot and insects, but also increase humidity and air permeability, making the roots of the flowers thick and white! Especially suitable for large potted plants and succulents.

How to pave the surface with expanded clay?

1. Wash the expanded clay you bought several times and dry it. Buy the ones with large particles and light texture.

2. Spread the expanded clay on the surface of the potting soil, basically a thin layer will do. Not too thick or too much.

3. The texture of ceramsite is loose and has many gaps, which can absorb excess water in the pot, prevent root rot, and increase humidity.

In addition, expanded clay covers the surface soil, isolating mosquitoes and preventing them from laying eggs in the soil, thus achieving the effect of insect prevention.

Moss moisturizing, heat preservation, pH regulation

Everyone is very familiar with moss paving. It has good moisturizing effect, is beautiful, can cool down and keep warm, and regulate the pH value of the potting soil. It can be said that moss has multiple uses. It is excellent for growing orchids, phalaenopsis, ferns, insectivorous plants, bonsai and other flowers. So how to lay moss on the surface? Let Huahua tell you slowly!

How to lay moss?

1. Dig some fresh moss and rinse the soil matrix at the roots of the moss, because the soil outside contains a lot of bacteria and insect eggs. Add water to the processed moss, fine sand and leaf mold and mix them evenly. The ratio is: moss: leaf mold: fine sand = 4:4:2.

2. Mix the above 3 things into a paste, and then spread it evenly on the surface of the potting soil! Don't worry about breaking up the moss, as it will still grow back even if it is broken up.

3. Within 1 week after planting, keep it moist and spray water on the moss 1-2 times a day, then the moss will slowly grow out. After it grows out, just water it thoroughly when you see the surface of the pot is dry.

Eggshell

As rich as eggshells, it contains nutrients such as iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, etc. Spreading it on the surface of the pot can not only promote the growth of the flower roots, but also prevent and control mosquitoes and improve the flowers' resistance to cold and disease.

How to pave with egg shells?

1. Wash the used egg shells and expose them to the sun for a few days until they break into pieces when squeezed.

2. Use your feet to crush the eggshells into pieces, the finer the better.

3. You can also use a grinder at home and put the eggshells in to crush them.

4. The crushed eggshells can be sprinkled on the surface of the potting soil, also a thin layer is enough. The eggshells will slowly release nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus along with the water, which will be absorbed by the flowers, and the flowers will grow particularly vigorously.