How to Change Potting Soil
Occasionally as you grow plants, you may find the need to change the soil in which they grow. Remove potting soil that has become diseased or is not the right type for the plant. You can then place the plant in new, rich soil. Change potting soil carefully to avoid damaging the roots of the plant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place the plant and its container on its side. Support the plant in one hand and the container in the other. Gently tap on the side of the container to loosen the root ball.
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Pull the plant and the root ball out of the container by turning the container on its side. Support the plant at the point it emerges from the soil to prevent damage to the plant and shake the root ball from the container. Place one hand beneath the root ball to transport the plant; support a tall or top-heavy plant with your other hand as you move it.
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Run water from a garden hose over the root ball to wash soil out of the roots of the plant. Continue to hold the root ball to avoid damaging the stem of the plant.
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Place a pottery shard over the drainage hole of a clean container. Fill the container up to within 1 inch of the top with fresh potting soil.
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Hollow out a planting pocket in the center of the container for the plant. Place the root ball into the hole and cover the roots with potting soil.
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Water the soil to help the roots become established. The water should remain as damp as a wrung-out sponge.
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Tips & Warnings
Potting soil must be sterile when you plant in it. If you purchase store-bought soil, it has been sterilized for you. If you plan to re-use your soil, you can sterilize it yourself by placing it in an oven roasting pan and cooking it in your oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
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- Photo Credit planting and potting image by Ray Kasprzak from Fotolia.com
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