Mulches and Composts

Save water, control weeds, improve the soil and help your garden. Good quality mulches and composts do all this and more.

"Mulch helps to stop weeds and save water, and improves the look of your garden too. In simple terms, mulch is a layer of material spread on the soil around plants and may include pebbles or gravel, wood chips, straws or barks. Mulch reduces the need for watering by minimising evaporation from the soil surface. It is best applied in spring, when soils are still wet and beginning to warm. Don't forget to put a layer of mulch around your pot plants too!

The organic matter in composts can bring new life to poor soils. In most circumstances it's important to prepare your garden soil before planting. This is best done by digging some compost through it to improve soil structure and enrich the garden."
John Patrick, ABC’s Gardening Australia