Kitchen Gardening For Beginners

SOIL REPLACEMENT IN POTS & LAWNS Healthy soil is one of the most important foundations of a successful kitchen garden . Plants depend on the soil for water, air, nutrients, and physical support. However, this does not mean that potting soil or garden soil needs to be completely replaced every few years. Soil Replacement In most cases, soil can be refreshed and improved by adding compost, organic matter and other suitable nutrients. Complete soil replacement should normally be considered only when the existing soil has developed a serious problem that cannot be corrected easily. So, how do you know when your potting soil needs replacement , and what should you do when your plants are not growing properly? Let's look at it step by step. WHEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE SOIL IN POTS? There is no fixed time period for replacing soil in a container or pot. A healthy plant can continue growing in the same soil for a long time if the soil structure, drainage and nutrient levels remain suitab...