Potting soil and bark
Potting soil and bark
Potting soil is essential for the growth of any plant, flower, tree or shrub. Check out our range of potting soil, soil improvers and bark here!
Read our article on the difference between potting soil and soil improver with useful tips and advice on choosing the right potting soil or soil improver for your garden.
Why use potting soil and bark?
- Healthy growth & nutrition: Potting soil contains essential nutrients for strong roots and healthy plants.
- Weed suppression: Bark provides a natural barrier against weeds and keeps the soil moist.
- Durable protection: Bark protects plants from frost in winter and dehydration in summer.
Types of potting soil
Sowing and cutting soil
Sowing and cutting soil consists of an arsenal of natural raw materials. This makes it extremely suitable for sowing and cutting a range of plant types. You can use sowing and cutting soil in flower pots, propagators or greenhouses.
Universal potting soil
Planting flowers, planting trees and bushes, transplanting bedding plants... Use universal potting soil. It is suitable for all plants.
Vegetable garden potting soil
To grow vegetables, fruit or herbs, it is best to use potting soil for the kitchen garden. This potting soil provides an ideal soil structure and retains water well. So your lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, fruit... can grow in perfect conditions.
Potting soil for houseplants
Houseplants are not in their natural habitat indoors. A good potting soil especially for houseplants is essential. Potting soil for houseplants provides good air-water balance and the right nutrients within a limited space.
Soil improvers
Do you really want your plants to grow optimally? Then soil conditioners such as compost, fertilisers and soil improvers are a smart choice. These products enrich the soil with essential nutrients, improve the structure and stimulate soil life. This ensures a fertile and airy soil in which your plants can grow optimally.
Types of soil improvers
Organic fertilizers
- Compost: Enriches the soil with nutrients and stimulates soil life.
- Dried manure: Contains a lot of organic matter and feeds the soil in the long term.
Mineral soil conditioners 🪨
Soil structure improvers 🌾
- Turf: Improves aeration and water retention, ideal for potting soil.
- Bark and wood chips: Works as mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
By using the right soil conditioners, you create fertile and healthy soil in which plants can grow optimally! 🌻
Bark as ground cover: benefits for your garden
As well as being decorative, bark is a smart choice as a natural ground cover. It helps keep soil moist for longer, prevents weed growth and protects plant roots from extreme temperatures. In addition, bark is ideal for garden paths and play areas, as it creates a soft and low-maintenance surface. Choose from various types of bark, such as pine bark or cocoa shells, and give your garden a neat and functional look.
✔ Decorative bark - Perfect for garden paths, borders and play areas.
✔ Mulch and ground cover - Ideal for moisture retention and against weeds.
Order easily online at Hermie.com
At Hermie.com, order your potting soil and bark easily online. Benefit from competitive prices, fast delivery and excellent service. Want advice on the right soil improver? Feel free to get in touch!
