Compost & Topsoil
We source our topsoil from reliable sources and predominately from farms around the Whanganui region.
Our soil is screened to remove debris and is ideal for grass seeding, topping up lawn areas, and building up gardens.
Our Mushroom Compost is a type of slow-release, organic plant fertilizer. The compost is made by mushroom growers using organic materials such as hay, straw, corn cobs, and hulls, and poultry or horse manure. Mushroom Compost is ideal for weed repellent and moisture retention. For flower beds and vegetable gardens, its best suggested mixed with dry soil.
Features
Enriches the soil
Water retainer
Benefits
Supplies nutrients for the healthy growth of plants
Reduces watering
Paranui Organic Compost
Paranui’s Organic compost is made up of a mixture of untreated pine sawdust, shavings & mulches mixed with paunch grass and turned over for approximately 9-12 months.
Because the organic compost has good bacteria and fungi, feeding the plants naturally, it makes the plant stronger and healthier, therefore less likely to be attacked by nasty diseases or bad fungi. This is great blended in with existing soil. All our products have come from well known sources that are clear of pesticides and herbicides.
Features
Retains moisture
Enriches soil
Benefits
Reduces watering
Suppresses diseases and pests
Paranui Organic Garden Mix
Paranui’s Organic Garden Mix is designed as a versatile component for your home garden. This blend includes aged bark fines, pumice, organic slow-release fertiliser (sheep pellets), and organic compost, all carefully chosen to enhance soil density, providing ample airspace for plant roots while retaining crucial moisture. Simply mix it into your existing soil to nourish your garden and give it a loving boost.
Features
Contains Pumice
Free draining
Contains Sheep pellets
Benefits
Provides humus and is a valuable food source
Pumice helps with the water irrigation
Holds moisture better than soil
Acts as a slow-release fertiliser
Screened Topsoil
Screened topsoil is topsoil screened through a 5-10mm screen to remove lumps, clumps, and foreign materials. The topsoil is basically sifted through a mesh freeing it of big lumps and debris. This type of topsoil is an excellent choice if you're going to grow different plants, flowers, vegetables, or lay a lawn. Screened topsoil is usually pretty soft and mixes well with various fertilizers, compost, and potting soils.
Screened topsoil is ideal for improving the soil quality in any given area. Worked into existing soil, screened topsoil improves its texture, friability, and water-retention properties. Adding compost, which is a blend of decomposed vegetation, to the screened topsoil adds valuable nutrients to deficient soil. The main benefit of this is that it allows for optimum water flow and distribution of essential nutrients and minerals. This product is kept under cover so it makes is easier to work with.
Unscreened Top Soil
Locally sourced, perfect for adding nutrients to tired or compacted soil. Also ideal for large-scale landscaping or DIY projects, such as backfilling, retaining walls, levelling uneven ground or as a base in raised beds. This product is kept under cover at our yard, so it makes it easier to work with.
Note: As it is unscreened, it may contain stones, roots, and organic matter. This adds to its natural richness and suitability for various landscaping applications.