Good, healthy soil is the foundation

It all sounds very logical, but many people underestimate the value of good, healthy soil (structure). In addition to plants needing to anchor their roots in the soil, good soil also affects:

plant health and vitality
good growth and flowering of the plant
good water permeability
the ability to absorb nutrients

Humus, acidity (pH value), minerals, trace elements, earthworms and other minute soil organisms all affect soil quality. Soil that is nutritious and aerated is partly determined by these factors. Sandy soil is characterised as relatively light and easily cultivated, has good drainage, but has difficulty retaining nutrients. Clay-like soils, on the other hand, are nutritious, heavy (compact), but offer poor drainage. A combination of these two soils would therefore be ideal, but is often not feasible in most cases. In other words: check what your soil conditions are for each garden and adjust your soil preparation accordingly.

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