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Applying a thick layer of decorative bark to your soil surfaces (also serves as a mulch) does much more than just make your garden look attractive. It helps to retain soil moisture, suppresses weed growth and will gradually improve the structure of your soil.

* Max 30 per delivery

Pine milled bark put through 8-12mm screen.  Not only will a layer of bark help retain soil moisture & suppress weed growth, but it also has a decorative function to make your garden look more attractive. 

Revive your garden design with Paarl Crush drainage stones, the perfect blend of style and function. Ideal for levelling, improving soil drainage, mulching beds, and decorative landscaping, this finely crushed stone mix adds structure to sandy soils while helping repair patchy or uneven areas. By reducing evaporation and reflecting heat, it supports healthier plants in Cape Town’s dry summer climate. Whether used in pots, pathways, rockeries, or modern outdoor features, Paarl Crush brings texture, contrast, and water‑wise practicality to every garden.

May have slight colour variations - Max 30 per delivery

Why You’ll Love It:

• Helps repair patchy or uneven garden beds.
• Adds structure to sandy soils for stronger growth.
• Improves drainage in pots and beds.
• Decorative and versatile for pathways, borders, and rockeries.
• Perfect for Cape Town’s water‑wise gardening needs.

Quick Use Guide

Spread evenly over garden beds or mix into soil to improve drainage. Use as a mulch around plants to reduce weeds and conserve moisture. Apply a layer of 3–5cm for best results. Ideal for pathways, decorative borders, and modern garden features.

Did You Know?

Stone mulches like Paarl Crush not only conserve water but also create a natural cooling effect around plant roots, helping delicate plants thrive even during Cape Town’s hottest summer days.

Compost – Boosts Soil Health Naturally

Enrich your garden with this nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining compost—often called "black gold" for a reason. Mix into your soil or apply as a mulch. Made from a balanced mix of nitrogen-rich greens (like garden waste and coffee grounds) and carbon-rich browns (such as leaves and shredded paper), it improves soil structure, supports healthy plant growth, and enhances water retention.

• Ideal for flower beds, veggie gardens, and containers
• Promotes strong root systems and soil microbes
• Great for Cape Town's sandy or depleted soils

Perfect for creating the foundation of a thriving garden. Learn how to start your own food garden this year or discover water-wise gardening techniques to make the most of your soil improvements.

Note: Max 30 bags compost per delivery. Additional delivery fees apply beyond this.

Ideal to use as a seadbed covering and soil additive for it's ability to retain moisture.

Smooth, earthy-toned brown riverstones bring natural warmth and texture to Cape Town gardens. They don’t flower or fruit, but they shine as versatile landscaping elements. Perfect for pathways, water features, mulching, or decorative borders. Suitable for sun or semi-shade areas, adding structure and contrast to plantings. 

Why You’ll Love It

• Adds natural beauty and earthy tones to any garden.
• Excellent for pathways, borders, and water features.
• Helps retain soil moisture when used as mulch.
• Low-maintenance and permanent landscaping solution.
• Complements both indigenous and exotic plantings.

Plant & Care

Spread evenly across garden beds, pathways, or water features. No watering or pruning required, simply rinse occasionally to maintain their natural sheen. Combine with succulents, ferns, or ornamental grasses for striking contrasts. Stones are durable and weather-resistant, making them ideal for Cape Town’s coastal climate.

Did You Know?

Riverstones are naturally smoothed over centuries by flowing water, making each piece unique and a timeless addition to your garden design.

The Coir Husk Block is a natural, eco-friendly growing medium made from chunky coconut husk chips. Unlike fibre blocks, which are finer and water-retentive, husk blocks provide superior aeration, drainage, and soil structure, making them ideal for orchids, bromeliads, and plants that love free-draining conditions.

Self-packed for convenience, these blocks are lightweight, compact, and easy to store. When hydrated, they expand into a coarse, airy substrate that helps prevent waterlogging while still holding enough moisture to support healthy root growth. Perfect for containers, raised beds, hydroponics, and decorative mulching, Coir Husk Blocks are a sustainable choice for Cape Town’s dry summers and coastal gardens.

Why You’ll Love It

• Made from chunky coconut husk chips for excellent drainage.
• Prevents waterlogging while still retaining essential moisture.
• Improves soil aeration and structure for stronger roots.
• Perfect for orchids, bromeliads, and hydroponic systems.
• Compact, lightweight, and eco-friendly alternative to bark or peat.

How to Use

Soak the block in water until fully expanded. Use as a potting medium for orchids and other epiphytic plants, mix into soil for improved drainage, or apply as decorative mulch. Ideal for Cape Town’s dry summers, helping plants thrive with less risk of root rot.

Did You Know?

Coir husk chips break down slowly, meaning they last longer than fibre-based coir. This makes them especially popular with orchid growers, who value their ability to provide structure and airflow around delicate roots.

Vermiculite can be used to encourage seed germination and improve soil structure. This is because of its aeration and water-holding properties. VLite vermiculite is exfoliated to ensure a top-quality and sterilized product.

Perlite is a naturally occurring volcanic mineral that expands into lightweight, porous granules when heated. Self-packed for convenience, it’s an essential soil improver that boosts aeration and drainage while preventing compaction. In Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate, perlite helps roots breathe freely and keeps potting mixes light, making it ideal for seedlings, succulents, and container plants.

Why You’ll Love It

• Improves soil aeration and prevents compaction
• Enhances drainage for healthier root systems
• Lightweight and easy to handle
• Perfect for seed starting, cuttings, and potting mixes
• Long-lasting and reusable in garden soils

Quick Use Guide

• Mix into potting soil to improve drainage and airflow.
• Use in seed trays to encourage strong root development.
• Combine with compost for balanced moisture control.
• Ideal for succulents and cacti needing extra drainage.
• Store in a dry place to maintain quality.

Did You Know?

Perlite can hold three to four times its weight in water while still keeping soil airy, making it a secret weapon for balancing moisture and oxygen in root zones.

Tickey Creeper is a vigorous, fast-growing, self-clinging climber that transforms walls, fences, and structures with its small heart-shaped leaves that resemble ivy, creating lush green coverage through adhesive aerial rootlets. This versatile plant works beautifully as groundcover, indoor houseplant, or in hanging baskets, making it perfect for both vertical and horizontal landscaping solutions. The dense foliage provides excellent screening and privacy while requiring minimal maintenance once established. Plant 1-2m apart for screening or use as specimen plants against walls and structures. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. Apply pine mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Learn more about creating privacy with plants using fast-growing climbers like Tickey Creeper, or discover container gardening tips for growing versatile plants in pots and hanging baskets.

Ideal for germinating most annual, perennial, monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plant seeds. Manufactured from carefully selected raw materials at the ideal pH for germinating most seeds.

A lightweight, natural mineral that expands when heated, vermiculite is prized for its ability to improve soil aeration and moisture retention. Self-packed for convenience, it’s perfect for gardeners who want to enrich potting mixes, seedling trays, and container plantings. In Cape Town’s variable climate, vermiculite helps balance water needs, holding moisture during dry spells while keeping soil light and breathable.

Why You’ll Love It

• Enhances soil aeration and drainage
• Retains moisture for healthier root growth
• Ideal for seed germination and propagation
• Lightweight and easy to mix into potting soil
• Naturally sterile and safe for plants

Quick Use Guide

• Mix vermiculite into potting soil to improve structure.
• Use in seed trays to support even germination.
• Combine with compost for balanced water retention.
• Add to container mixes for lighter, more breathable soil.
• Store in a dry place to maintain quality.

Did You Know?

Vermiculite is formed from volcanic rock that expands up to 30 times its original size when heated, creating the airy, moisture-holding flakes gardeners love.