Spring is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to think about preparing your garden’s soil. Great plants grow from great soil, and that’s where good-quality compost comes in. Our Premium Compost is crafted from locally sourced ingredients that improve soil structure, naturally feed your plants, and keep your garden thriving. Whether you’re looking for a reliable source of bulk compost near me or prefer the convenience of bagged compost, Gammans can help.
Why Not All Compost is Created Equal
Not all compost is made the same, and choosing the right one can make a huge difference for your garden. Some composts contain green waste or bio-solids, which can bring unwanted weed seeds and contaminants.
At Gammans, we’ve perfected our compost recipe over 40 years to ensure it’s 100% free from green waste and bio-solids – just pure, natural ingredients your garden will love. This careful blend means better moisture retention, nutrient delivery, and healthier roots. We can also custom blend compost to your requirements.
What Should a High-Quality Compost Contain?
Just like the food we eat, the quality of compost you use makes a big difference for a healthy garden. Our recipe blends the very best ingredients your garden will love:
- Hauraki Peat holds moisture and spreads nutrients evenly so plants don’t dry out.
- Sterilised Sheep Pellets provide a slow-release food boost that keeps feeding your soil.
- Stabilised Bark Fines keep soil light and airy, perfect for strong roots.
- Dolomite and Lime balance pH and add calcium and magnesium to strengthen plants.
When to Add Compost: Before Planting or Straight Into Beds?
For soil conditioning, ideally add compost a couple of weeks before planting. This gives the soil time to absorb nutrients and allows helpful microbes to get to work, creating the perfect environment for your plants to thrive.
That said, with high-quality compost like our Premium Compost, it’s also fine to plant directly into it, especially if you mix it well with your existing soil. If you’re planting crops that need an immediate nutrient boost you can always add a little extra fertiliser.
Why Fertilising Your Vegetable Garden Early in Spring Matters
With spring upon us, now’s the time to get your vegetable beds ready. Nutrients can be used up or washed away during previous summer and winter plantings, leaving soil tired and less fertile. Adding compost now helps replenish those nutrients and improves soil structure so your plants have the best start for the growing season.
Whether you have a large veggie garden and want a bulk compost delivery to make things easy, or a small urban raised bed and just need a few bags, we do it all. Using quality compost builds a healthy foundation for stronger roots, better water retention, and healthier plants throughout the season.
Why Choose Gammans Premium Compost?
With over 60 years of experience working with gardens in the Bay of Plenty, we know what makes compost truly work. Our premium compost is:
- Locally made in Ōmokoroa
- Free from green waste and bio-solids
- Perfect for home gardeners, landscapers, and nurseries
- Available as bulk buy compost or convenient bagged compost
- Please inquire about our newly developed Orchard Compost!
Give Your Garden the Soil It Deserves with Quality Compost
Compost is the heart of healthy soil, and starting with good-quality compost like our premium bulk compost means your garden can thrive all year round. Whether you need large quantities or smaller bags, adding compost now sets your garden up for success this spring.