I have a lawn with poor soil and don’t feel like replacing it or adding tons of new soil. Is there a way to enrich the soil such

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as adding liquid fertiliser in larger quantities or something else. The products available in the garden centres don’t seem to have much effect. Second question: I’d like to plant for next year flowers that I can leave in the soil which grow to between 1 and two metres in height – they will cover a blank wall that is shady, partly in the sun and also in a lot of sun.

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Without a soil test, it's hard to tell what nutrients may be lacking. It's easy and inexpensive to test your soil and you may be able to just bring a sample to your local garden nursery for help.

These articles may be helpful:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/using-epsom-salt-on-grass.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/tips-to-lime-your-lawn.htm

For your flowering border:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/partial-shade.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm