How much garden soil do I need?

There is a simple calculation to find the needed soil volume for a garden bed. Using a tape measure, measure the length, width, and height of the garden bed and multiply them. Divide the answer by 27 to get the cubic feet and volume of soil you need.

When should you mulch your garden?

It’s best to mulch your garden in the mid to late spring, as the soil is starting to warm up from the temperatures of the winter seasons. If you mulch in early spring, you might inhibit the ground’s warming process, which damages your plants’ growth.

When should you fertilise your garden?

If you see your plants are struggling, it might be time to start fertilising your garden. However, remember you’re fertilising the soil, not the plant itself. Add the fertilisers on cloudy days or late afternoon when the temperatures are lower. Start fertilising in early spring and again in late spring.

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- Soil, mulch, and fertilisers are vital as these garden products provide the ideal nutrients for your plants. They also help improve the appearance of your garden, keeping it neat and tidy for all to see. ArchiPro features only the best soil, mulch and fertiliser products in New Zealand from leading brands and trusted suppliers.

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ArchiPro features only the best soil, mulch and fertiliser products in New Zealand from leading garden specialists and professionals in the field. These products have been carefully designed and developed to meet your garden and plants’ needs. They are an important part of a wider range of high-quality gardening products that you can find on ArchiPro.

Types of soil, mulch, and fertilisers

There are many types of products in this range and some of the most popular in New Zealand include:

Soil products

High-quality soil is crucial to the success of any garden and soil products are a great way to set up a healthy garden. Options include garden soil, topsoil, compost, worm castings and more.

Fertilisers

Garden fertilisers boost the plant nutrients required for them to thrive and flourish in a healthy and vibrant way. They come in a wide range of products and forms including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, granular solutions, water-soluble solutions and more.

Bark and mulch

Bark and mulch are great for the garden, helping you achieve a number of goals like suppressing weeds, retaining moisture and providing nutrients all at the same time.

The advantages of high-quality soil, mulch, and fertilisers

There are many advantages to choosing high-quality soil, mulch and fertilisers for your garden in New Zealand no matter where you are in the country. High-quality soil is the foundation of any successful garden, without which nothing will flourish. Premium fertilisers give your plants a great boost of nutrients which helps them get established in the all-important early phases and remain healthy thereafter. The best much and bark will help you improve your garden’s appearance and design while increasing moisture retention and nutrient levels too. All of this will result in healthier growth and yield for all to enjoy.

How to choose a soil, mulch, or fertiliser that’s right for you

It’s vital to know what your garden and plants require before buying the products that will play a vital part in its success. There’s no one-type-fits-all solution that instantly invigorates and boosts your plants’ growth. You must keep an eye on the plants and buy the product that will help supplement any deficiency the plant’s experiencing. For example, you must understand the type of soil you have, whether it's sandy, volcanic, clay or otherwise, before looking at complementary soil products to help it. Similarly, there are many specific types of fertilisers for different types of plants that can help them flourish. If weeds are a problem, then high-quality mulch that will best suppress them is advantageous. If you understand the needs of your garden, you’ll put yourself in a great position to buy the most suitable solutions for the job.