Don’t buy soil anymore when growing flowers. Just go out and dig some up. It’s convenient and saves money!

1. Pine Needle Soil

There are several pine trees planted at the entrance of Huahua Community. Some time ago, I saw an aunt digging pine needles and soil under the pine trees. When you take pine needle soil, you can first remove the pine needles on the surface, and only need the rotten loose soil underneath. Don't dig too deep. The topsoil about five centimeters thick is the most nutritious.

(Pine needle soil: Image source: Tahuaxing)

Another method is to make your own pine needle soil. Huahua has made it herself before and the results were good. The first step is to collect some pine needles.

Then find a foam box or flower pot, add a layer of soil and a layer of pine needles, pile them up layer by layer, then pour rice water on it and place it in a corner to wait for it to rot.

Well-rotted pine needle soil can be used to grow orchids, jasmine, camellia, and gardenia. They will not have yellowing leaves or rotten roots, and will grow very well.

2. Leaf mold

Leaf mold is formed by the leaves of plants rotting in the soil. This kind of soil has a very high nutrient content, retains water and fertilizer, and is loose and breathable. It is very effective for planting flowers or vegetables.

When the leaves fall in autumn, you can also collect some leaves yourself, and then make your own leaf mold by adding layers of soil and leaves in the same way as making pine needle soil.

3. Moss soil

Moss soil is a very good cultivation medium. It has good water and fertilizer retention properties and is loose and breathable. It is very suitable for growing Clivia and orchids. It is the rainy season now, and there is a lot of moss. Huahua went back to her hometown a few days ago and got some. It can be used directly after drying.

Dig out the moss directly and spread it on the surface of the flowerpot. It not only makes the flowerpot loose and breathable, but also has a good decorative effect!

4. Pond mud

The soil in the pond is rich in nutrients because dead leaves and rotten leaves are deposited at the bottom all year round. Dig out the pond mud and dry it. When using it, you can mix it with leaf mold, vermiculite and perlite, which is very effective.

Be sure to pay attention to safety when taking pond mud.

5. Wood ash

Nowadays, fewer people use firewood to cook, but if you have wood ash at home, don't waste it. I remember when I was a child, the wood ash at home would be placed in the vegetable garden, and all kinds of vegetables would grow very vigorously.

Wood ash cannot be used alone. When used, it can be mixed into prepared nutrient soil.

6. River sand

Are the cuttings never growing and always rotting? This time you can go to the river to find some river sand and use it for cuttings. It is clean and hygienic, and the rooting rate is greatly increased. Huahua has tried it personally and found that anything can survive.

You can also mix river sand and garden soil to effectively increase the air permeability of the soil!

Flower lovers, do you have any other good recommendations?

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