The Cure Company

Build a thriving foundation for your Mediterranean garden with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.

• Test soil pH and balance with compost and lime if needed.
• Incorporate organic matter to improve texture and water retention.
• Use raised beds to manage drainage and warming soil early in spring.

Conserve moisture in hot climates with smart mulching and efficient irrigation.

• Mulch 5–7 cm with straw, wood chips, or shredded leaves.
• Drip irrigation or soaker hoses minimize evaporation.
• Group plants with similar water needs together to optimize schedules.

Turn scraps into black gold for your soil with balanced, aerobic composting.

• Alternate green (nitrogen) and brown (carbon) materials.
• Maintain moisture the size of a wrung-out sponge.
• Aerate to avoid odors and promote decomposition.

Choose drought-tolerant, Mediterranean-friendly varieties that support soil health.

• Herbs: thyme, rosemary, oregano for fragrance and pest deterrence.
• Low-water shrubs and compact fruiting plants.
• Practice succession planting to extend harvests.