If you want to create a new bed, then simply digging up the earth may not be enough. Because some plants make special demands on the soil. But you don't always have to buy expensive special soil.
Which soil is best suited depends on the type of plants
If you want to plant plants with a high nutrient requirement, you can enrich your garden soil with well-rotted compost or animal manure. On the other hand, adding sand or fine gravel makes the soil looser. Rhododendrons need slightly acidic soil and a germ-free substrate makes sense for cultivation.
Different types of soil:
- Potting soil: mixed substrate rich in humus, for flower borders
- Potting soil: universally usable, mostly higher clay content
- Growing soil: as germ-free as possible, extra loose, often with the addition of volcanic rock
- Compost soil: well-rotted, mature compost or animal manure
- Special soil, for example rhododendron, herbal or rose soil: optimal nutrient composition for special plants
tips
You can use sand to loosen up garden soil that is too firm and increase the nutrient content with compost.