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de-acidify some soil?
I agree with Pam re. Primulas. Cowslip is an exception and only really
thrives on very alkaline soils~ preferably thin soil over limestone. Similar to Anemone pulsatilla.[Pulsatilla vulgaris] Regards. Brian "Pam - gardengal" wrote in message news:3ADnc.61075$kh4.3784589@attbi_s52... "David Ross" wrote in message ... barbie gee wrote: I picked up a large bag of "garden soil" and only now see that it's "acidy", for use around shrubs and the like. If I want to use it as a potting soil, how can I de-acidify it? If you are potting flowering plants, DO NOTHING! Most flowering plants prefer an acidic soil. Exceptions include dianthus, primula, and cactus. Thank you, David. After scrolling down the responses, I was afraid all were going to overlook this most basic of all points, that most flowering plants (and a good many broadleaf evergreens) prefer, or at the very least will tolerate, acidic soils. I'd also have to question exactly what type of "garden soil " the OP is using - potting soils generally contain very little in the way of actual soil. It is too heavy and not free draining enough to be very suitable for container plantings. They might want to look into lightening things up a bit with the addition of sand or perlite. btw, I'd also contend that most primulas prefer soils in the pH range of 5.5 to 6.5 - certainly on the acidic side. Generally, plants which orginate as woodland or shade plants and those preferring moist conditions also tend to prefer soils on the acidic side. pam - gardengal |
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