Repotting an Olive tree

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    I have got a small standard Olive tree, about 2ft tall, which is in a flower pot in a container. I want to repot it as it needs a bigger pot. Does anyone know what soil woiuld be best? Potting compost, garden soil (Sandy and light where I live) or a mixture of the two? Or would a garden centre sell specialist soil? Thanks in advance. Jenn.
     
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    Hi Jenn I,m no expert but a friend of mine uses John Innes No3 and some sharp sand Grit about 10% and and some drainage in the bottom of the Pot :)
     
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    I'd agree with Woo.
    Soil based compost is probably best with some extra grit for drainage.
     
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    Thanks folks :-)
     
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