Soils Perth

Tap any job below and the range above filters itself to what suits it.

• Starting a new garden bed→
• Growing vegetables→
• Preparing for turf→
• Planting natives→
• Improving soil you already have→
• Topdressing a lawn→

• What soil should I use for a new garden bed?+

  Landscape Mix suits most new garden beds. It is a blend of loam and FOGO compost made to Australian Standard AS 4419, so it gives roots structure as well as nutrition. If the bed is specifically for vegetables, Veggie Mix is the better choice, and if you are planting WA natives, use Native Soil Mix instead, as natives do not want the richness the other two carry.

• What is the difference between soil, compost and a soil conditioner?+

  A mix fills volume and gives plants something to grow in. Compost and conditioners improve soil you already have. If your bed is empty you need a mix. If your bed is full but the soil is tired, water-repellent or draining straight through, you want Soil Conditioner or Mushroom Compost worked into it. Buying a mix when you needed a conditioner means paying for volume you had no use for.

• How much soil do I need?+

  Multiply the bed's length by its width by the depth you want it filled to, all in metres, and the answer is cubic metres. The calculator on this page does that for you. Bring the number to the counter or put it in an enquiry and we can tell you whether it is a trailer load, a bulka bag or a truck delivery.

• Can I collect soil myself?+

  Yes. The yard is open seven days and the loader will put it straight into your trailer or ute. If you do not have a trailer you can borrow one of ours free for two hours to get the load home. That is yard to your home only, no tip trips, and it is first in best dressed because we do not take bookings for them.

• Can soil be delivered?+

  Yes, across Perth's southern suburbs, seven days a week. What matters for the quote is the address, how much you need, and whether the truck can get in. Tight driveways, low branches and side access all change which truck we send, so mention them when you ask. Confirm the current delivery cost when you order, as it varies with distance and quantity.

• Can you help me choose?+

  Yes, and it is worth doing. Describe the job at the counter or on the phone and you will get a straight answer on which product suits it and roughly how much you need. The people loading it work with these blends every day. If we do not stock what your job actually needs, we will tell you who does.

• Can I get soil in a bulka bag?+

  Yes. Every product on this page is available in a bulka bag, which is roughly a cubic metre each. You will need a crane, Hiab or forklift at your end to lift it off the truck, but for a bigger job it beats several trips with a trailer. If you have no way to unload one, a tipper delivery is the simpler option.

• Is your soil suitable for Perth conditions?+

  They are made for local ground, which across the southern suburbs is mostly free-draining sand. That is why the mixes and conditioners lean toward holding moisture rather than shedding it. If water beads on your soil surface instead of soaking in, it has gone water-repellent, and Soil Conditioner is the one to ask about.