Soils & Composts
Good soil is the difference between a garden that thrives and one that just survives. Whether you're building new garden beds, improving an existing lawn, or setting up a veggie patch from scratch, the quality of your soil and compost directly determines what you grow and how well it grows.
At Daisy's Garden Supplies, we stock a range of garden soils, organic composts, and speciality blends - suited to everything from raised vegetable garden beds to lawn establishment and general landscaping. Available in bags with delivery across Melbourne and Geelong, or pick-up at your nearest store.
Not all garden soil is the same, and neither are all composts. Here's what we stock and what each one does best. Our general-purpose garden soil is the foundation for most outdoor planting projects. It improves soil structure, supports root development, and works across garden beds, lawns, and landscaping. Available in bags for easy pick-up or delivery. Specially formulated for vegetable gardens, our veggie mix combines compost and nutrient-rich organic matter for vigorous growth. It's the go-to for anyone setting up a raised vegetable garden bed or refreshing an existing veggie patch. Our organic compost is enriched with green waste and organic matter that actively improves soil health over time. Use it as a conditioner worked through clay or sandy soils, or as a top dressing on established garden beds to give plants a seasonal boost. A sandy loam blend that promotes proper drainage and nutrient retention - the right foundation for a healthy lawn. Pairs well with our lawn seed and care range and instant turf products. Mushroom compost is a rich, organic soil conditioner made from spent mushroom substrate. It's high in organic matter and works particularly well for improving the structure of heavy clay soils or adding slow-release nutrients to vegetable garden beds. Soil is the one thing your plants can't work around. Compacted, nutrient-poor, or poorly draining soil will limit growth no matter what else you do. Investing in the right garden soil from the start means better water retention, stronger root systems, healthier plants, and far less remediation work later. For clay soils, regular additions of organic compost gradually improve structure and drainage over time. For sandy soils, compost and soil improvers help retain moisture and nutrients that would otherwise wash straight through. Not sure what your soil needs? Our team can help you work it out. All our soils and composts are available for pick-up from our nine stores across Melbourne and Geelong. We also offer delivery to your door - convenient whether you're doing a weekend garden refresh or a larger landscaping project. Use our volume calculator to estimate how much soil or compost you'll need before you order. For most garden beds, a quality garden soil mixed through with organic compost gives you the best results. The compost improves structure and adds nutrients, while the soil provides the base your plants need to establish. Top dressing with compost each season keeps the bed productive long-term. Our veggie mix is purpose-built for vegetable gardens - high in organic matter, free-draining, and nutrient-rich. For raised vegetable garden beds, fill with veggie mix and top up with organic compost each season to maintain soil health and keep yields strong. Garden soil is formulated for in-ground planting and outdoor use. Potting mix is a lighter, free-draining blend designed specifically for containers and pots. Using garden soil in pots tends to compact and restrict root growth, while using potting mix in-ground can cause drainage issues. If you need potting mix, see our potting mix page. Use our volume calculator - enter the length, width, and depth of your bed and it'll give you the volume in cubic metres. As a rough guide, a standard 2m x 1m bed at 300mm deep needs around 0.6 cubic metres of soil. Work organic compost through it regularly. Over time, compost breaks up the compacted structure, improves drainage, and makes the soil far more workable. Avoid digging clay when it's wet - you'll damage the structure you're trying to improve. For sandy soils, compost is equally effective for improving moisture retention and nutrient levels. Yes - we offer delivery across Melbourne and Geelong. Check your nearest store location for specific delivery options and lead times.
Our range of garden soils and composts
Garden soil
Veggie mix
Organic compost
Lawn soil
Mushroom compost
Why soil quality matters for your garden
Garden soil and compost delivery or pick-up across Melbourne and Geelong
Frequently asked questions about garden soil and compost
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Can garden soil be delivered?