The One Important Step You Should Never Skip When Potting Plants
02.08.2024 - 03:28
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Keeping plants healthy and vibrant in the extreme summertime heat can be a daunting task, especially when breezy spring turns to stifling summer in the sunny South. But most who garden or enjoy plants want to ensure that their plants, whether indoor or outdoor, stay hydrated and healthy. No one wants to lose a beloved plant or vegetable, especially if there are simple steps you can take to set the plant up for having a successful growing life. Granted, there are some drought-tolerant plants that fare better than others in the heat of summer, but there are also some easy steps to take that can help most potted plants stay healthy. In fact, there is one specific step that inspires health in a plant, and it’s one step you don’t want to skip when potting your plants.
- Jason Powell is the co-owner of Petals from the Past Nursery located in Jemison, Alabama.
Use Fresh Soil
When transplanting a plant into a container, it’s an opportune time to upgrade the potting soil. Yes, it seems simple, and the older soil might look fine, but It’s even more important to do so if it’s been a while since the potting soil was refreshed. “Fresh potting soil allows a potted plant to thrive for several reasons,” says Jason Powell, co-owner of Petals from the Past Nursery located in Jemison, Alabama. Here’s why it’s an important yet easy step to take when potting plants.
New Soil Retains Moisture
Using fresh soil when transplanting allows for the roots of the plant to intake more water and nutrients. “The newer soil has a better water holding capacity, a better ability to retain nutrients, and in some cases a starter fertilizer to kick everything into gear,” says Powell. If the soil is older and more depleted of nutrients, then these benefits
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