The Benefits Of Using Soil For Landscaping

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We actually have a Commercial Division specialising in bulk supply and delivery of a wide variety of premium bulk products including Soils! Find out why Soils are so useful for landscaping below.

Garden Soil

The benefits

Garden soils typically have a high volume of organic matter in the form of compost. One of the most notable benefits of garden soil is that it is easily renewable. Simply saving kitchen scraps and incorporating them into the soil can improve the texture, composition and nutrient density. Another benefit of garden soil is that it packs well around plant roots, allowing them to develop a thick root base.

When to use garden soil

Garden soils are ideally suited to outdoor plants. Most garden soils are either clay, sand or loam but their composition can be changed by adding natural amendments like compost. You can use them in containers but some perlite and peat moss needs to be added to increase porosity. Do not use garden soil in containers that will be brought indoors, as they may have insect eggs that could hatch. The pH of unaltered garden soil is best suited for native plants. That is because plants indigenous to the area are adapted to that type of soil and pH. Starting veggies outdoors or building a flower bed are excellent uses for garden soil.

Potting soil

Potting soil and mixes are usually composed of ingredients that maintain water and nutrients, and others that promote good drainage and aeration. For instance, they may contain peat, vermiculite, perlite, coconut coir, compost, or bark. Quality potting mixes are much less compact than garden soil. These qualities help potted plants face the difficulties of life in a container.

Potting soil may be identical to potting mix, or it may contain actual soil as one of the ingredients. If soil is on the ingredient mix, the product is ideal for adding to outdoor raised beds or outdoor containers, but it’s not ideal for indoor container use. Soil-free potting mixes are best for most indoor plants, but they’re usually too light and fluffy for garden bed use.

Potting soil fits specific plants better

Many varieties of potting soil are available at gardening stores, hardware stores, and other outlets. These may be designed for different types of plants and situations. You’ll find cactus and succulent soil, mixes for acid-loving plants, African violet mixes, and water-holding mixes designed for people who regularly forget to water their plants.

Potting soils are easier overall

If you use garden soil for outdoor containers or raised beds, you’ll have to add a source of nutrients, and you may have to increase the percentage of organic matter, improve the drainage, or change the pH. To do that, you’ll probably have to buy several different amendments to mix in. On the other hand, potting soil and potting mixes are usually designed to be used right out of the bag. You can simply fill up the container and add the plant. Some potting soil mixes also include fertilisers, compost, worm castings, bone meal, or other ingredients that provide nutrients or improve the qualities of soil.

Luckily for you, Materials In The Raw provides a broad range of Soil Supplies and Soil Products for Sydney landscapers, builders & gardeners

Soils are one of the most important things to consider when planning a garden. Plants have different soil requirements so it is important to select a soil that is going to provide the optimum growing conditions for healthy plants. We stock a range of soils including.

Materials in the Raw soil blends are made from quarry extracted soils with the addition of organics and other natural materials. This results in purpose specific mixes which are healthy, balanced, free draining and friable. If you're planting grass, topdressing your lawn, growing vegetables or building planter boxes, you can select one of our soil blends and be assured of quality products designed to help your garden prosper.

We offer a range of delivery options and soil load sizes, from crane trucks, tip trucks, sling bags and more. It’s a one stop shop for your landscaping projects that need soil. Materials In The Raw has been serving Sydney businesses for over 25 years.

Why choose Materials In The Raw?

At Materials in the Raw, we value our customers tremendously. It is our mission and business goal to help you build the best with our diverse range of products and commitment to great service.

Our experienced and passionate staff will work with you to ensure you get the job done right. All Materials In The Raw employees are trained regularly so they are up to date with the latest products, trends and tips.

We are determined to be the best in the industry and we go beyond building materials. Materials In The Raw has a genuine commitment to supporting local communities to maintain their strength and cleanliness.

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