Maximise Your Garden's Potential This Spring with Compost and Mulch

As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, many gardeners in Whakatāne and across the Bay of Plenty are preparing their gardens for the busy growing season. One of the best things you can do for healthy, productive beds is to introduce compost and mulch early. Laying the groundwork now will give your plants the best possible start for spring.

Why Add Compost Early?

Compost is packed with essential nutrients that improve soil structure and fertility. By adding compost to your garden beds before planting:

• Nutrients have time to integrate – enriching the soil for strong root development.

• Soil microbes thrive – boosting natural soil health and resilience.

• Better water retention – keeping moisture available for young plants during dry spells.

Working compost into your beds now means your soil will be rich, balanced, and ready when it’s time to plant.

The Benefits of Mulch

Once compost has been added, topping your beds with a layer of organic mulch offers extra protection and long-term benefits:

• Moisture control – mulch reduces evaporation, meaning less watering.

• Weed suppression – blocks light to unwanted weeds, keeping beds tidy.

• Temperature regulation – keeps soil warmer on cool nights and cooler on hot days.

• Organic breakdown – as mulch decomposes, it adds even more organic matter to the soil.

  
  

Timing is Everything

Applying compost and mulch now, before your spring planting, allows the materials to settle and begin improving the soil. By the time your flowers, vegetables, or shrubs go in, the beds will already be thriving beneath the surface.

Local, Organic, and Ready for You

At Ash and Oak Arborists, we produce high-quality organic compost and mulch from recycled green waste. Available for delivery or collection in Whakatāne and surrounding areas, our products are perfect for gardeners, landscapers, and farms preparing for spring.

🌱 Give your garden the head start it deserves this season—book your compost and mulch today!

2423 SH30 Otakiri, Whakatāne

0274567127 Call us to order or arrange collection.