Answers to landscaping and gardening Frequently Asked Questions

Is it GENUINE Mushroom Compost??

Here’s a question for you - how do you know if the Mushroom Compost you are buying is the real thing? Well there are two ways to find out the first is to ask the supplier. Ask them does this contain spent mushroom product? If they don’t know – or if they give you anything but a yes, it may be that it is not the real thing. Genuine Mushroom Compost is a scientifically developed recipe of recycled organic ingredients used to grow mushrooms. It is a combination of manure, wheat, straw, pultry litter and cotton seed hulls...

DELIVERY prices for Soils Ain’t Soils Bunbury

We may have moved but our delivery prices have stayed the same. We deliver in a 40km radius of our business at the Bunbury LIA in Davenport. From Myalup and Harvey to Donnybrook and Capel – our very reasonable delivery fees ensure your bulk sand, soil and mulch purchases get to you on time. Leschenault, Galway Green, Australind, Millbridge, Kingston and Harvey have not had a price increase despite us being a further 4 kilometres away in our new location. Don’t forget you can use our complimentary trailers to get your bulk...

Mulching with newspapers

Are newspapers suitable to turn into mulch? The following article holds the answer. G Magazine explores the used of newspapers and glossy magazines for mulching and composting. http://www.gmagazine.com.au/131/ask-g-are-newspapers-suitable-turn-mulch

Chemical free ways to a greener garden

Fertilising Keeping your soil well nourished can be achieved the chemical free way if you prefer. Planting legumes can help restore nitrogen. Mulching with organic materials like compost, leaves or wood chips can create a layer above the soil which slowly breaks down and fertilizes the ground beneath. Pest Control By tapping into the natural order of the environment your garden can be pest and chemical free. Identifying bugs that become detrimental to your plants or vegie patch, by applying a method suitable for the removal or deterrent of...

Yes! We are open Australia Day!

Open all day on Australia Day! Our opening hours for this holiday are 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Do you deliver?

Yes! We can deliver items to your doorstep! Drop into Bunbury Soils Aint Soils or contact us for more information. Check out our FAQ page if you have a question or give us a call. We have a page dedicated to Landscaping Tips. Trailer and...

What type of soil should we use?

Depending on the type of garden you would like to create, the postion and location of your garden and the type of plants will determine the type of soil to use on your garden. Soils ‘Aint soils has specially formulated soils and mulches for our West Australian conditions. Developed over many years to achieve the highest quality products.

How deep should we mulch?

Mulching your garden acts as a barrier that nourishes your plants, protects against soil erosion and traps moisture where it is most useful. The depth of mulch is important.

What times are you open?

We are open 7 days a week! Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 5:00pm. We are only closed 4 days of the year: Christmas Day Boxing Day New Years Day Good Friday

Do you offer complimentary trailer use?

Yes! We offer trailer use. Simply purchase your soil, sand or mulch from us and our trailers can be loaned to carry it for a maximum of two hours. Conditions apply. No loans after 3pm. All trailers must be returned before 4:45pm weekdays, 4:15 Saturdays and 3:45 Sundays and Public Holidays. Strictly NO overnight use is allowed. Failure to return trailers by designated times WILL incur and overnight fee of $75 per...

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