When people move into a home for the first time, they often want to improve it’s curb appeal. They envision a lush lawn, mature trees and colorful flower beds. They rush off to the garden center to purchase seeds and flowers. A few weeks later they are disappointed that most of their new landscaping has withered. New gardeners often make the mistake of not preparing their Topsoil in Milwaukee, WI before adding any new plants or sod. There are many different kinds of soils and having the proper soil for each plant is necessary for success.
Experts at Bluemel’s Garden and Landscape Center can help these novice gardeners understand their soils and improve them if necessary. The first step is to test the soil pH. There are simple kits that will tell a homeowner if their soil has a lower pH and is more acidic or a higher pH and is more alkali. Once a gardener has determined this, garden center employees can help them select plants that do better in their specific soil. However, the homeowner may not like the type of plants that grow in their existing type of Topsoil in Milwaukee, WI. In that case there are additives that can change the level of organic matter in a soil and change the pH levels.
All soils start out with more rock minerals and less plant or organic substances. As the soils age they incorporate more organic matter. In the wilderness this can take many years. Gardeners can purchase soil to add to their garden beds and lawns. This will add more organic materials and allow many plants to thrive. However, sometimes there can be too much organic matter in the soil and gravel needs to be added to improve drainage. The proper soil preparation for an entire lawn and garden beds can be a large job. Some homeowners ask the garden center to have their landscapers do it for them. These experts can quickly incorporate the proper soil additives and the lay the grass sod. The customer may choose to plant their own flowers and vegetables or have the landscaping crew do this was well. In a few weeks they will have the joy of watching all these plants grow and thrive because of the soil preparation.
