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What should I do to make flowers bloom in my yard?

I have a lot of trees in my yard, so there is a lot of shade. I have planted plants that can grow in the shade, but those that should flower rarely do. I have tried Miracle Gro. I’m afraid the soil is depleated of nutrients because of all of the trees – how do I fix it?

Remedy your soil problems by determining what key elements are missing from your soil. Your local agricultural extension office can test your soil sample for pH and nutrient levels. The analysis includes detailed results and suggested amendments specific to your region.

To improve your soil, thoroughly mix in peat moss, compost, manure, & other organic materials to help loosen the soil, improve its texture (for better drainage & nutrient retention), add micro- and macro nutrients to the soil, provide a good environment for earthworms & enrich the soil’s bacterial activity ( which, in turn, has a direct affect on the availability of mineral salts to plants).

This site provides remedies for too low or too high PH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, or Potassium:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/soiltest.html

For example: If you find that that your soil is low in Phosphorus, which is needed for blooms, you can mix superphosphate or bone meal into your garden soil, making sure to mix these amendments into the soil thoroughly.

Here’s a list of organic fertilizer sources, along with the % of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potash they provide:

http://www.masternurseries.com/care_of_plants.htm

The above site also tells how much & how often to apply fertilizers & admendments.

Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.

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