Which is the Best Soil for Growing Flowers?

Using the right soil helps produce the desired results whether you are growing your flowers in planters or borders. Here you will know about the best soil for floral growth.

Features of garden soil for best results

• No stones or debris
• Should be chemical free
• It shouldn’t be soggy but must retain water
• It should be full of nutrients
• For herbs and wildflowers use low nutrient soil
• Easy to deal with

Few flowers are fussy about pH and type of soil but the majority are fine with excellent quality of topsoil.

 

Why should soil be free of debris and stones?

Debris such as decaying wood, plant roots and other rubbish is a big no. They can impede drainage and also block root growth. While buying soil, make sure that you buying a strong growing medium no just rocks and debris. You should ask for screened topsoil. Screening soil is basically the separation of large stones bypassing the soil through a sieve.

 

Contamination free

This is not visible to the naked eye, but if the soil is chemically contaminated, you can smell it, but this is also quite rare. Some chemicals destroy plants, people and also water sources so you need to be very careful. You can ask the supplier to show you a certificate that the soil is free from contamination.

 

Water retentive soil

The majority of flowers like to be in waterlogged soil. If you are growing the flowers in planters then make sure that it has holes at the bottom. To make sure that the holes don’t get blocked add pebbles or crocks before adding the soil.

Ensure that the soil is too sandy because it will drain the water 24/7 and during summers you will have to water it every time.

 

Nutrient-rich soil

If you want to get a good and attractive floral display then make sure that the soil is full of nutrients. The soil must be rich in key nutrients like phosphorous, potassium and nitrogen.

During flowering season try to add supplementary feeds. If you have quality soil to get started, the flowers will grow even if you don’t add the supplementary feed. While buying soil, look for brown color which is a sign of organic matter.

 

Can I use peat-based soil for flowers?

It is totally up to you. But keep in mind that it is a limited resource and you may damage the peat bogs while harvesting that is essential to save us from climate change.

 

Is low nutrient soil good for wildflowers?

Wildflowers are not adapted to high nutrients. If you are growing wildflowers then make sure to buy low nutrient soil.

 

Easy soil to work with

If you are buying topsoil then buy something that has a small amount of clay and sand. These constituents have various advantages but their lightweight is not one of them.

The best soil for growing flowers is screened topsoil. It doesn’t have peat, rich in organic matter and easy to deal with. Always make sure that the soil is of good quality, free from contaminants and water-retaining.