How to loosen the garden soil

1. Loosen the soil in time

When using garden soil to plant plants, after watering for a long time, the soil will become compacted, dry and hard, and its absorption capacity will decrease, which will have a negative impact on the growth of the plants. After watering, you can use a small shovel to loosen the soil to make it softer and promote water absorption, but be careful not to damage the root system when loosening the soil, otherwise it will affect subsequent growth and have a counterproductive effect.

2. Apply organic fertilizer

During the maintenance process, long-term use of inorganic fertilizers will damage the soil, reduce soil fertility, and cause the garden soil to become compacted. Appropriate application of organic fertilizer can allow microorganisms to decompose nutrients in the soil and improve the soil structure. This can not only increase the fertility of the soil, but also make the soil breathable. The garden soil will become loose and create an environment suitable for growth.

3. Replace the soil

If the garden soil is severely compacted and the previous methods are difficult to alleviate, you can directly replace the soil. Take the plant out of the pot and prepare new soil. Mix some granular matter, such as vermiculite, Akadama, perlite, etc., into the garden soil to increase the air permeability.