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Alkaline soil mix

Higher pH for lime-tolerant plants.

MediumpH 78

Drainage

Good

Water retention

Moderate

Best plants

Lavender, clematis, Mediterranean herbs

Pros

Suited to Mediterranean and chalk-loving species

Cons

Blocks iron uptake for acid-lovers; not for blueberries or azaleas

Amendments

Avoid peat; use loam, grit, and lime if needed