I have been trying to plant flowers but not successful. I think is due to the soil. Anyone can enlighten me?

Question

I have been trying to plant flowers but not successful. I think is due to the soil. Anyone can enlighten me?

Answer 1

I am not much of a great gardener, but, certain types of flowering plants, need to be planted in a pot and nurtured till, they are strong enough to be replanted in the ground.

Another consideration, would be, if the flowering plant is suitable for the climate, such as, temperature, amount of sunlight (some need more, some less).  Some flowering plants cannot take direct sunlight as they will wither, in this instance, putting up a shade screen will help.

May a thousand flowers blossom..Cheers.

Answer 2

Yes- sometimes soil that contains high levels of clay can be harder to plant in because it's hard and nutrient-poor. Sometimes you have to search around for a patch with less clay or take a hose and water down the soil.

Answer 3

I'll do my best.......your soil might be lacking and the best way to amend it is to use compost and to work it into the soil you have already.  There are several ways to turn clay soil into easier and lighter soil along with using compost.

You can also buy a soil tester to see what is needed....(Walmart about $10)

Gypsum Helps Recondition Clay And Hardpan Type Soils

http://www.humeseeds.com/gypsum.htm

Other things you can use to improve the soil it spagnum moss

Walmart  (cheaper), Lowes, Home Depot.

Walmart sells bags of compost and manure which all help to provide nutrients as well as lighten the soil.

If you don't have a compost pile started you need to start one.

This is an excellent way to use left over scraps of greens

and all the leaves you rake for browns...

Step 3. Add Composting Materials

You can collect waste generated from in and out of your home to begin composting. The first type is **** green debris, such as grass clippings, vegetable and fruit scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds and plant trimmings. These are key composting ingredients because they provide nitrogen. You will also need ****brown debris, such as dry leaves, finely chopped wood and bark chips, shredded newspaper or straw. The brown debris provides carbon. To ensure an even composition, alternate layers of green and brown materials.

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Answer 4

Flowers often like rich soil with plenty of drainage.  If your soil is poor, add plenty of organic material, like manure, compost, dried grass clippings.  For clay soil, get some gypsum.  It will probably be labled, clay breaker.  I've found it very effective.  Sprinkle a thin layer over the bed and work it into the soil.  The recommended amount should be stated on the package.  Make sure the area you choose has sufficient sunlight for the types of flowers you want to grow.  If you make sure they are well fed and kept moist from then on, you should have little trouble.

Answer 5

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case2/c...

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/educa...

http://www.ncagr.com/cyber/kidswrld/plan...

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