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When planning your garden in Melbourne, the right materials are key to creating a stunning and functional outdoor space. Landscaping pebbles are a popular choice due to their versatility, aesthetic appeal, and ability to improve drainage. Melbourne's ever-changing weather, from hot summers to cool, rainy winters, requires materials that are not only beautiful but durable. In this guide, we’ll explore the best types of pebbles for Melbourne gardens and why they’re the perfect match for the local climate. River Pebbles – Natural Beauty with Excellent Drainage River pebbles are a favorite for Melbourne gardens because of their smooth, rounded texture and natural look. These pebbles come in various sizes and colors, making them suitable for a wide range of landscaping projects. Benefits of River Pebbles: Exceptional drainage: River pebbles are perfect for preventing waterlogging and ensuring proper water flow, especially in Melbourne's rainy months. Versatile design: Their natural appearance complements

Starting a raised vegetable garden is a rewarding way to grow your own fresh produce, but success begins with the right soil. Not all soil is created equal, and if you want your vegetables to thrive, you need to ensure the soil is rich, healthy, and well-suited to Melbourne’s climate and conditions. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, improving, and maintaining the best soil for your raised vegetable garden. Can You Use Normal Soil for Growing Vegetables? Using normal soil from your backyard might seem like an easy and cost-effective option, but it’s rarely ideal for vegetable gardening. Melbourne’s natural soils vary greatly across the region, but many areas have clay-heavy or sandy soils that lack the proper structure and nutrients for growing vegetables. Clay soil drains poorly and can suffocate plant roots, while sandy soil doesn’t hold water or nutrients well enough to sustain

When it comes to maintaining a healthy and visually appealing landscape, mulch plays a crucial role. In this post, we take a closer look at Envirozone Landscapers Mulch, its composition, benefits, and typical applications. Whether you're working on a large-scale project or a small garden bed, understanding the features of this type of mulch can help guide your landscaping decisions. We’ll also touch on practical aspects like mulch delivery and what to consider before placing an order. What is in a mulch? Mulch is a layer of material you spread on top of the soil in a garden or landscape. It helps keep the soil moist, stops weeds from growing, and makes the garden look tidy. Mulch can be made from different things, but most of the time it includes natural materials like: Bark or wood chips – pieces of tree bark or wood that are chopped up Leaves or

We thought we would share another recent project, this time for Eastern Drainage, supplying Class 2 recycled wet mix for the new MG showroom. Our newest member, Jarrod Parry managed the project and he is one of his shots from a site visit overseeing a delivery. With our mobile App our clients can track their deliveries with live GPS and have direct contact with their driver so they are never left wondering, "where is my delivery". At Soilworx we aim to always deliver so contact us today to discuss your foundational material needs and see how we can deliver for you. 1300 7645 9679 https://www.soilworx.com.au

Whatever your ground materials needs, Soilworx have the Account Management Team on hand to ensure you find the most suitable products for your project. With over 40 years of experience in the industry we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver. If you require a unique soil blend or special materials we can source them from our many suppliers and customise for your specific project needs and meet your budget expectations. Why not give us a try. We offer, as standard, the following specified products: Sand / Soil / Gravel /Rock / Mulch (Industry Body specific) Vicroads Road base class 2,3,4 etc WSA Power Core Sand VBA: Drainage Materials Soils: Vic Roads, Melbourne Water & AS4419 Contact us today 9361 1300 soilworx.com.au. One of our team would be happy to help.