Planting a grave site often presents relatives with a number of challenges. In addition to choosing plants, you should also use the right soil. Find out here when it is best to use special grave soil and what advantages it has.
What is the difference between grave soil and potting soil?
Compared to normal potting soil, grave soil is muchdarker and finely crumbly. The color usually comes from a high peat content. The earth is sometimes colored with coal or soot. In addition, grave soil is less fertilized and has a low pH value.
Why is grave soil better for graves than potting soil?
Grave soil must meet the special requirements. Graves are usually not watered every day. Therefore, grave soils should have ahigh water capacity. The peat it contains not only stores a lot of water and releases it to the plants when needed, but also provides important nutrients. During heavy rain, the water can seep away better and is not washed beyond the edges. The dark earth is ideal for suitable decorations on graves, not least because of its almost black color.
Can potting soil also be used as grave soil?
For planting on graves, you can of coursealso use normal potting soil or potting soil. You should always pay attention to the needs of the plants you want to plant and choose the right soil accordingly. For example, if you would like to plant a rather unusual grave plant in honor of the deceased, you should also use the appropriate special soil. The first priority is optimal plant growth. However, universal soil is sufficient for most plants. For environmental reasons, this should ideally be peat-free and organic.
Can grave soil also be used as potting soil?
Special grave soil isnot suitable for use as normal potting soil. There are several reasons for this. The soil contains a lot of peat and is therefore not recommended for environmental reasons. Grave soil also has a low pH value and is acidic. This is less suitable for many plants. If you have leftover grave soil, you can also mix it with normal potting soil and distribute it in the garden. Do not use the special soil on particularly sensitive houseplants. It is also not suitable as growing soil.
Tip
Use grave soil for a more attractive design
Grave soil is one of the darkest special soils and can be used very well for design and grave site covering. The earth creates impressive accents, especially in combination with light natural stones. Evergreen and easy-care plants really come into their own in the almost black soil. You can also use the grave soil as the top layer of soil for high-contrast coverage and thus benefit from the optical advantages.
