What to do if the soil of potted flowers becomes compacted

The reason why the soil of potted flowers is compacted

Poor watering

When watering, if the water quality is not suitable, it is easy to cause soil problems, such as soil compaction. This is generally because the water contains more elements such as calcium and magnesium when watering. These are not very soluble in water, and it is easy for the soil to become compacted when watering.

Improper fertilization

If the soil itself contains more calcium, then using ammonium sulfate when fertilizing can easily cause the soil to become compacted. Some people also like to use unfermented milk to water the plants, which is also not good for the growth of plants.

How to prevent soil compaction

Choose the soil

To prevent the soil from becoming compacted, it is very important to choose the soil to ensure that it is loose and breathable without water accumulation and can retain moisture. You can choose sand, coal slag, etc. as soil.

Use water with caution

When watering, pay attention to the water quality and avoid watering the flowers with water that may cause them to become hardened. If you want to use tap water, then be sure to let it sit and air dry before watering.

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When growing flowers in potted plants, you should frequently loosen the soil, because if you don't, the soil will become compacted. When the soil is relatively dry, loosen the soil and then water it, so that it will be easier to absorb water.

Reasonable fertilization

When growing flowers, be careful not to apply excessive fertilizer. When applying fertilizer, try to apply as little as possible and do not apply uncomposted fertilizers. Use more organic fertilizers. As organic fertilizer decomposes, it can provide nutrients and loosen the soil.

How to deal with soil compaction

First of all, we need to water and fertilize reasonably in our daily life to avoid soil compaction.

If you find that the soil is compacted, be sure to loosen it in time or replace the soil in the pot. In addition, you can apply some dry fertilizer on the surface of the soil, which will make the soil loose after fermentation.

The method is to sprinkle dry fertilizer directly on the surface of the soil, not too thick. Spray water once after spreading. Generally, fertilize once every two months.