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Week 22 - Soil // Caring for the soil
Greetings dear friends of Hive Garden. Today I am joining in with the question from Week 22 – Soil. As the initiative's post says, soil is the basis of all planting for good harvests, whether in agriculture or any other type of cultivation. Years ago, when my mother took care of the garden and I was still little, she used to buy a lot of fertilized soil, also known as potting soil. For years, I never took care of the soil, but then it was my turn to do so when she fell ill and passed away. I set out to restore the garden and plant ornamental plants, my favorites. I remember that the first one was a lilac-colored vicaria in a large pot that I now call the Vinca Rosea vase.
There I realized why my mother bought bags of soil to improve the soil. In the planters, the soil is black, dark, and very good; the plants grow healthy. However, it was not the same outside of these; I could see mixed soil, part of it rocky, the surface somewhat sandy, but underneath there were many stones, like gravel, and that didn't allow for good placement of new plants because I couldn't dig deep, which meant that the plants weren't firmly planted. It also made seedling work a little difficult because they were very close to the surface. Some plants managed to grow, but they were weak and then died.
In the other area of the garden, I would describe the soil as loamy, but it was very compact, perhaps because nothing had been tilled in that soil for a long time. To improve the soil, I haven't used fertilizers or manure, but I do plan to buy soil to do so. However, what I did to improve the soil in my garden was to turn it over. I did this twice and it worked, even in that stony area. I sowed seeds and planted plants in that area, and the result was very fruitful. The plants have grown, flowered, and are healthy and strong.
Tilling the soil is the first step before adding fertilizer or mixing it with good soil. When I tilled the soil in my garden, it loosened up, leaving behind that hard, compacted soil. This happened in both the stony and loamy soil, improving planting conditions and allowing the plants and seeds to penetrate the soil satisfactorily. It also allowed me to remove the weeds that grow wild, including bad weeds. In short, I got a good result from this activity, which is very important for improving the soil, which translates into the beginning of achieving this, as the soil became more fertile. In the coming weeks, I plan to complete this process by mixing in fertilized soil, which I prefer to be as natural as possible, that is, without chemical additives.
Soil removal has many advantages, but like everything else, there is also a downside, such as erosion and nutrient loss, making it vulnerable over time. To prevent deterioration, I plan to purchase fertilized soil or compost. This has been my contribution. I hope you have enjoyed it and found it helpful.
Your interest in these beautiful natural plants with the unique scenery of nature is really great. My love for these beautiful plants is always immersed. Especially in Bangladesh, only organic fertilizer is very effective for softening the soil. However, by mixing fertilizer, the soil becomes very soft and the plants develop. In our city, a unique smile of nature can be seen in light rain.
Experiences are often different and unique. In my case, removing it has worked, but I know I can and should do more. Thank you for commenting. Best regards.
Of course, we should continue all our activities for our friend nature. Thank you for your involvement. Of course, nature teaches us all to laugh and to live.
The soil is the mother of plants, it gives all the necessities and nutrients every plants deserves, as rains pour down it is gladdens also when the Sundays hut the grounds it is energized. Thanks for sharing this tips, they're important for us farmers. @hylene74
Thank you very much, I hope they are helpful. Best regards.
I love how you earn to take care for the soil and saw the difference it made for your plants. Tilling the soil really does bring it back to life. and your plan to add natural fertilized soil sounds perfect.
Thank you very much, definitely a very good effect, and it was just the beginning of a task. Best regards.
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Wow, I like how you worked on your soil. I know how hard it can be when the soil is compact or stony but it’s great that you tilled it and the plants grew healthy and. I also like that you want to use natural soil without chemicals. How long did it take for the plants to start flowering after you planted them?