The soil for my plants

Although my serious dedication to gardening is recent, as I have mentioned in various posts, I have always loved plants, and having a mother who loves gardening, I observed her and talked to her at various times about topics related to gardening.
In previous posts, I have mentioned that I have a compost bin, which I do not always tend to consistently and correctly, but I did see my mother tend to it. Thanks to her and by watching some videos looking for information on the care of certain specific plants, I have learned the importance of good substrate or soil for gardening, whether for ornamental plants or agriculture.

Likewise, regardless of the plant, it will have to be that substrate, because the substrate for a cactus is not the same as for an orchid, a fern, or some other plant.
Now, I currently use several substrate options for my plants. In most cases, I use soil from my compost bin, to which I usually add dry leaves, vegetable peels (commonly squash and banana), but I also use soil from the planters, since there are places where we usually collect dry leaves and weeds after pulling them out, and that soil is good. Sometimes I buy fertilized soil.

On the other hand, my recent experiences have shown me that it is good to make a mixture for the potted plants I have at home, because the fertilized soil I bought a few months ago with worm humus and trichoderma, when used alone, solidified a little and that hinders drainage, so in other cases I chose to mix it with soil from my compost or from the gardens, and I have obtained better results.
Another thing I have used recently is vitamins, which I added to the substrate or soil of my plants and have given me results in most cases.

On the other hand, if I talk about the soil itself, which I have been observing in gardens for years, the soil is yellow and sandy, that is, it is not very rich in nutrients, but some plants have adapted to it, especially lilies. However, thanks to the fact that we have allowed dry leaves to accumulate in it or in part of the gardens, its quality has improved in these areas, and it is noticeable, as I have seen worms in those areas, which indicates the health of the soil.
I believe that all plants deserve to have soil that suits their needs. I know that some people don't like to let dry leaves accumulate for aesthetic reasons, but my mother used to say that they took care of the soil, and I myself have seen that when dry leaves and other organic matter are allowed to accumulate, the soil beneath them is enriched by decomposition.

In short, gardening teaches us many things as we practice it, which we then share with other gardeners and put into practice every time we garden. That concludes my contribution to the gardening question Week 22 - Soil.
Aunque mi dedicación seria a la jardinería es reciente, como he mencionado en diversas publicaciones, siempre me han gustado las plantas y al tener una madre amante de la jardinería, la observé y conversé con ella en diversos momentos temas relativos a la jardinería.
En anteriores publicaciones he mencionado que tengo un compostero, al que no atiendo siempre de forma constante y correcta, pero si vi a mi madre atenderlo gracias a ella y viendo algunos videos buscando información para el cuidado de ciertas plantas en específico, he aprendido la importancia de un buen sustrato o suelo para la jardinería ya sea de plantas ornamentales o la agricultura.
Así mismo, desentendiendo de la planta, tendrá que ser ese sustrato, pues no es lo mismo el sustrato para un cactus que para una orquídea, un helecho o alguna otra planta.
Ahora bien, actualmente para mis plantas uso varias opciones de sustrato, en la mayoría de los casos uso tierra de mi compostero al cual suelo agregarle hojas secas, conchas de verduras comúnmente auyama y plátano, pero también utilizo tierra de las jardineras, ya que hay lugares en los que solemos recolectar hojas secas palos mala hierba luego de haberla arrancado y allí se da una buena tierra, y a veces compro tierra abonada.
Por otra parte, mis recientes experiencias me han demostrado que es bueno hacer una mezcla para las plantas de maceta que tengo en casa, porque la tierra abonada que compre hace unos meses con humus de lombriz y tricoderma, al utilizarla sola se solidificó un poco y eso dificulta el drenaje, por lo que en otros casos opte por mezclar con la tierra de mi compost o de la que tomo de los jardines y he obtenido mejores resultados.
Otra cosa que he usado de manera reciente son vitaminas, las cuales agregó al sustrato o tierra de mis plantas y me han dado resultados en la mayoría de los casos.
Por otra parte, si hablo de la tierra como tal que desde hace años vengo observando en los jardines la tierra es amarilla y arenosa, es decir no es muy rica en nutrientes, pero algunas plantas se han adaptado a ella, en especial los lirios, pero gracias a que hemos dejado que en ella o en parte de los jardines que las hojas secas se acumulen su calidad ha mejorado en estas zonas y es notorio, ya que he logrado ver lombrices en esas zonas, lo que me indica la salud del suelo.
Creo que todas plantas merecen tener un suelo acorde a sus necesidades, sé que hay personas a los que no les gusta dejar acumular las hojas secas, por temas estéticos, pero mi madre decía que cuidaban el suelo y yo misma he comprobado que al dejar que hojas secas y otros elementos orgánicos se acumulen, la tierra debajo de estos se va enriqueciendo gracias a la descomposición.
En pocas palabras, la jardinería nos va enseñando a medida que la practicamos de muchas cosas que luego vamos compartiendo con otros jardineros y la ponemos en práctica cada vez que hacemos jardinería, así termina mi participación en la pregunta de jardinería Week 22 - Soil



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There's so much knowledge needed in getting the right type of soil for each plant. I'm very lazy and basically use my the same soil for everything 🫣.
I've read and watched many videos on the subject, but I end up doing the same thing as you, ha ha ha.
I agree with you. Healthy soil really makes a big difference for plants. I also mix compost and garden soil to improve drainage and I've seen better result too.
Nutrient-rich soil with good drainage makes all the difference.
Your mother was smart!
Very much, I truly appreciate everything you taught me.
For me, your method is very inspiring. It’s better to recycle natural materials like peels and leaves instead of depending only on bought soil. Dry leaves and organic matter are left to decompose the soil becomes much healthier.