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Grow a Spectacular Garden in Pots
A bulb lasagne - part 3: Preparing the soil
with ARTHUR PARKINSON — Horticulturist, writer and container gardening expert.
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Correctly preparing your soil is key in ensuring a bulb lasagne that is full of flourishing flowers.
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A Bulb Lasagne - Part 3: Preparing the Soil
Correctly preparing your soil is key in ensuring a bulb lasagne that is full of flourishing flowers.
Arthur uses a fork to break up the soil. After the summer display, all the roots get quite dense, creating a thick crust.
Any big roots are getting chucked out, whilst the fibrous roots are kept as they help to make a nice mix. Originally, the soil was peat-free compost; he added mole-hill soil. Nutrient-rich soil is more critical for your summer display.
If you plant your tulips too deep they will struggle to flower. The most they can cope with is about 12 inches. Before putting in any new bulbs, Arthur removes all of the narcissi.
Make sure to break up any hard bits so that the flowers can root easily into the soil.
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Arthur Parkinson
Horticulturist, writer and container gardening expert.
Named one of the most influential young UK gardeners by Architectural Digest, Arthur Parkinson is a gardener, florist and author with a penchant for growing flamboyant blooms and raising chickens. After studying horticulture at the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew, Arthur went to work for plantswoman Sarah Raven at her farm in East Sussex to pursue his passion for growing cut flowers. He later became head gardener for the potter Emma Bridgewater, which inspired his first book, The Pottery Gardener. Arthur also co-presents the popular gardening podcast 'Grow, cook, eat, arrange' with Sarah Raven and regularly appears on BBC's 'Gardeners' World'.
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