Often, after repotting or when a plant can no longer take it, we find ourselves with “exhausted” soil that now seems lifeless and unusable. But don’t make the mistake of throwing away this precious one natural resource! With some simple tricks, you can regenerate and reuse your old soil, saving money and helping the environment. Read on to find out how!
Regenerate the soil with the leaves
A very effective method to give new life to exhausted earth it’s through the mini composting with dry leaves. Collect the fallen leaves in your garden, chop them up and mix them with the soil. This process will enrich the soil with organic substances, improving its fertility and structure.
Add compost or manure
Compost or it manure they are excellent soil improvers for old soil. By mixing one of these materials with the soil of your pots, you will be able to restore essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, essential for plant growth.
Use as a draining base
If the old soil no longer seems capable of hosting new plants, you can use it as draining layer in the new vessels. Place it at the bottom of the containers to ensure good water drainage, preventing stagnation which could damage the roots of your plants.
Decorative capacity
Another creative idea is to use old soil to create garden decorations. Fill old amphorae or terracotta pots and use them as decorative elements on garden or courtyard walls. You can also plant climbing plants for a suggestive visual effect.
Combine with kitchen scraps
Supplement the old soil with organic waste such as fruit peels and vegetable scraps. This method, similar to home compostingwill further enrich your soil with nutrients, making it ideal for growing plants again.
