Soil for Mediterranean plants

What kind of soil do Mediterranean plants need?

A special soil is not always required for special plants, the gardener can often The gardener also mixes the substrate herself together in such a way that the Mediterranean sensitivities are good thrive. Ideally, adapt the composition to the preferred soil of the chosen plants. In the Mediterranean area it is often calcareous, sandy to stony, rather dry, poor in nutrients and well drained.

If you have a heavy or loamy soil in your garden, you can easily cover it with sand, fine gravel or else Clay granules loosen up. In the same way, very rich, nutrient-rich soil becomes a little leaner. Mediterranean plants usually do not tolerate waterlogging well. If the soil is very wet, you should think about creating a drainage layer.

What should I look out for when planting?

Since not only frost in winter, but also cold east wind can damage many Mediterranean plants, it is better to choose a sheltered place for them. The sunnier the home of the chosen plants, the sunnier the location in your garden should be. Ideally, it doesn't get too cold there in winter. Otherwise, you should go for good

Winter protection care for.

Mediterranean plants in the tub

You can plant many Mediterranean species in a tub and thus your balcony or the Design the terrace. Here, too, you should ensure good drainage and use permeable, rather nutrient-poor substrate. Ideally, the pH value is as your plants are used to at home, some are very lime-tolerant.

The essentials in brief:

• use special soil
• alternatively, loosen the garden soil with sand, fine gravel or clay granules
• "Lean" soil that is too rich (sand, fine gravel, pumice stone)
• sensitive plants frost-free overwinter
• Repot or change soil in spring