Healthy, beautiful plants start with the right potting soil and the right tools. At Olivera Garden, you’ll find everything you need to care for your plants: handy watering cans and plant misters, a hanging basket lift, test tube vases for propagating cuttings, and more. That way, you’ll always have the right tool on hand, indoors and out.
Potting soil, tools & care
Good plant care starts with the right foundation. With suitable potting soil, hydro pellets and practical gardening tools, you give your houseplants, garden plants and Mediterranean plants the best conditions to grow healthily. From repotting houseplants to maintaining trees and shrubs: the right supplies make the difference.
But which potting soil is right for your plant, and when do you use hydro pellets or special substrates? At Olivera Garden, you will discover everything about potting soil, drainage and handy tools for caring for your plants. This makes repotting, watering and maintaining plants much easier.
In addition to good potting soil, plants also need nutrients. Therefore, check out our guide on plant food and discover how to keep your plants healthy and strong.
Care & inspiration
The right potting soil and good gardening tools make caring for your plants a lot easier. Whether you want to repot houseplants, use hydro pellets for proper watering, or maintain your garden plants: with the right materials, you lay the foundation for healthy and strong plants.
Want to know more about repotting, watering, and caring for different types of plants? Discover practical tips, comprehensive care guides, and inspiration for indoors and outdoors on our plant blog.
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Read more »: Houseplants that are not toxic to cats and dogsFor most houseplants, an airy, well-draining potting mix is suitable. Some plants, such as orchids, cacti, and bonsai trees, require a special growing medium. Therefore, always choose potting soil that suits your plant's needs.
Replace the potting soil when it has become heavily compacted, does not absorb water well, or when your plant needs a larger pot. For many houseplants, spring is a suitable time to repot.
Hydro beads are used as a growing medium or to support water retention in plant pots. They can help temporarily absorb excess water, but they are not a substitute for a drainage hole in a regular plant pot.
Potting soil is usually a mixture of organic materials in which plants can grow. Substrate is a broader term for growing media, such as coco coir, tree bark, perlite, or mineral granules. Which type is suitable depends on the plant.
With pruning shears, a trowel and a plant mister, you can carry out many maintenance tasks. You use pruning shears to remove unwanted branches, a trowel for repotting and a plant mister for targeted watering.
Usually not. Fresh potting soil often already contains nutrients for the first few weeks. Check the packaging and wait to add fertilizer as long as the nutrients provided are sufficient. Also read our guide on plant food for more care tips.
