Basic Homemade Potting Soil for Flower Plants:
Ingredients:
2 parts garden soil or topsoil
1 part compost (well-rotted, organic)
1 part sand OR perlite (for drainage)
A handful of coco peat or peat moss (for moisture retention)
Optional Boosters:
A little bone meal (for strong roots)
Vermicompost or organic fertilizer (for slow nutrient release)
How to Prepare:
1. Sterilize the garden soil if needed (bake in oven at 180°F for 30 minutes) to kill pests and weed seeds.
2. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large container or on a clean surface.
3. Moisten the mix lightly — not soaking wet, just damp.
4. Fill your pots or garden beds with this rich, airy soil.
Tips for Flower Plants:
Sun-loving flowers (like marigold, zinnia) love slightly sandy, well-drained soil.
Shade flowers (like impatiens, ferns) like soil that's rich and stays moist longer.
Always add mulch (dry leaves, straw) on top to keep soil cool and moist.
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