You finally got the keys to your house, the renovation is over and you have moved in. Now you want to plant some trees and grass and enjoy the garden.

Now, hold on for just a minute. What is your rush? Do you want your garden to thrive and flourish? You should learn a little about preparing the ground for planting.
Land preparation includes: all the operations we perform and materials we add to and above the ground. Have you ascertained that your contractor has filled the garden area with soil suitable for planting?
From our experience, most contractors tend to fill the area with construction debris and then cover it with a minimal layer of gardening soil. These construction materials contain substances such as lime and limestone which may impair the normal development of plants. In the future, when the plants roots deepen, they will hit these substances in the soil.
Therefore, it is important to demand and ensure that during the renovation and construction, the contractor will take care to remove these materials from the area.
The soil depth is also important, especially for trees and shrubs which require a minimum depth of 0.5-1 meters of land to develop a deep, stable root system.

The soil type dictates the type of work and irrigation that will be applied in the future. In general, you should use the appropriate soil for your geographical area. For example, for a garden in the mountain region we use Terra Rossa, which can be found naturally in the mountain region, and not Red Loam, which is soil originating from a different geographical area.
Soil is a living and dynamic thing, it contains life: microorganisms and many seeds that could germinate under suitable conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to induce their germination, by sprinkler irrigation, and then spray them or otherwise remove them mechanically.
This does not mean that weeds will not grow in the future, though you will have eradicated most of them.

A garden’s secret to success is the compost. Compost is an organic material that has undergone decomposition. Its properties are many, among them: soil ventilation, improving the hold of the ground water, addition of microorganisms, essential for soil health, and mineral supplements. Required dosages are between 30-35 liters per square meter. Be generous with the amounts.

After we spread compost, the ground has to be worked, and mixed well. Compost concentrates that were not mixed in well into the soil may damage the roots of plants.
If you want rockeries or a combination of stones in the garden, now is the time.
Although the process of preparing the soil takes a while and can be expensive, it will prove itself as essential to establishing a stable, healthy and flourishing garden over time.