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The Need For Good Bonsai SoilChoosing the Right Bonsai Soil There are a lot of ready-mix soils available specifically mixed as bonsai soil in the gardening stores or nurseries. These bonsai soil mixes are quite expensive as they are and will turnout more expensive as you will need to repot your bonsai every year or two. The right bonsai soil needs to be able to hold enough moisture for the plant to live and at the same time hold nutrients for the plants' food. Good bonsai soil needs to be mixed pretty well to promote good air circulation for the roots and drain the water well. Some bonsai planters have opted to make their own bonsai soil to be able to save the cost of the more expensive ones. You will need to have dead plant substances and several other forms of organic matter to mix to make a suitable bonsai soil mixture. You will also need to consider the type or species of trees your bonsai is in mixing your very own bonsai soil. Some species of trees need a water retaining soil while others can do without too much water in their roots. For beginners in the art of bonsai, you can buy the ready mix potting mix from stores and nurseries before you start trying to make you own bonsai soil mix. This is to avoid making your bonsai a guinea pig for your soil experiments. Repotting Your Bonsai You will need to change the soil of your bonsai every time you repot. This is to be able to supply it with the needed nutrients from fresh potting mix. Repotting your bonsai needs to be done annually or every two years at the most. Some bonsai trees grow their roots quickly while others are slow to grow their roots. Repotting is one of the reasons why some bonsai growers make their own bonsai soil. It is more economical and practical to make your own from the organic matter that is in your house compared to purchasing the more expensive potting mixes available at stores and nurseries. The materials needed to make your own bonsai soil can be found in your house without any need to buy. You will also be able to recycle your organic matter in an appropriate way. |
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