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    $72.00 m3ANL's Droughtmaster® Garden Mix® is a combination of composted organics, washed sand, topsoil and wetting agent. It is ideally suited for aquatic plants, hydrophytes, hydrophytic and phreatophytes. Containing essential elements of potassium, it is responsible for water retention, regulation, drought resistance, speeding up of photosynthesis, plant health, colour, shape. It also helps to improve weak and unhealthy roots for optimal stabilisation and growth. Read Full Product Information
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    Purpose-built garden mix designed to support moisture retention, drought resistance and healthier plant and root growth.

    ANL's Droughtmaster® Garden Mix® is a combination of composted organics, washed sand, topsoil and wetting agent. It is ideally suited for aquatic plants, hydrophytes, hydrophytic and phreatophytes. Containing essential elements of potassium, it is responsible for water retention, regulation, drought resistance, speeding up of photosynthesis, plant health, colour, shape. It also helps to improve weak and unhealthy roots for optimal stabilisation and growth.

    This product is created by using specialised screens to combine the washed river sand, topsoil and composted organics. Combined then with wetting agent Granules, it is formulated to help soils to stay moist.

    Droughtmaster® Garden Mix® is recommended to apply 100-150mm deep and can also be applied to turf and other soil areas that have depleted over time.

    Best Uses

    • Improving existing garden soils with drought-tolerant attributes
    • Enhancing soil moisture retention and regulation
    • Supporting resilient plant growth in dry conditions
    • Top dressing for depleted turf and lawn soils
    • Preparing landscape areas to withstand periodic dry spells
    • Boosting root health and structural soil quality

    Product Characteristics

    • Texture: Organic-rich blended garden soil
    • Composition: Washed sand, topsoil, composted organic matter and wetting agent
    • Moisture Retention: Enhanced to help soils hold water longer
    • Drainage: Balanced to allow excess water release
    • Nutrient Support: Contains key elements such as potassium for plant health

    Benefits

    • Helps soils retain moisture more effectively
    • Supports improved plant water regulation and drought resistance
    • Encourages stronger, healthier root systems
    • Speeds up plant photosynthesis and vigour
    • Ideal for revitalising depleted soil areas
    • Suitable for turf or landscape garden applications

    Coverage Guide

    For general garden application, spread Droughtmaster® Garden Mix® to a depth of 100–150 mm, ensuring it is evenly distributed across the target area. This depth helps achieve soil moisture regulation and provides adequate growing volume for plant roots.

    Suitable For

    • Depleted garden beds needing soil enhancement
    • Turf and lawn areas requiring moisture support
    • Landscape beds with drought-susceptible plants
    • Residential and commercial garden projects

    Not Recommended For

    • Use as a decorative mulch or surface cover
    • Standalone potting medium in small containers

    Delivery & Pickup

    Pickup and delivery options are available across NSW from selected ANL locations — contact your local yard for details.

    Why Choose ANL?

    • Experienced supplier of specialist soil mixes for Australian conditions
    • Blends designed to help cope with climate variability and water stress
    • Flexible delivery and supply options for residential and commercial needs
    • Support from landscaping soil experts with years of practical experience

    Important Product Information

    Droughtmaster® Garden Mix® is made from natural and blended organic materials — colour, texture and moisture content can vary between batches and deliveries. Always confirm product suitability for your specific application prior to installation.
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Australian Native Landscapes provides a 7 day delivery service direct to your home or site. Our supply options include delivery in bulk, bulka bags, and bagged products (such as 20kg & 25 / 30 / 60litre bags). In addition, in some instances a supply and install service is available via our Greenblower division. You must ensure that all information provided by you in relation to your order is accurate, complete and up to date. Risk in the goods passes to you on delivery, and Australian Native Landscapes does not accept liability for any loss, theft or damage to the Goods after delivery. We will not be liable if you have failed to follow instructions, modified the goods or used them for an unintended purpose.

    Each delivery option has restrictions or limitations which may alter our capacity to meet customer deliver requirements. While every effort will be made to place the delivery in your requested location, actual delivery point will be at the sole discretion of the delivery driver. Multiple deliveries will incur a delivery fee for each delivery. The supplier's responsibility for the delivery of material will cease at the kerbside of the job address stated. If it is necessary for a vehicle to cross the footpath or to enter upon private property in the course of effecting delivery, the purchaser will provide safe and adequate access and notwithstanding will pay for damage to any public or private property and every injury or wrong which may result there from.

    Australian Native Landscapes warrants that the Goods or Services are fit for their usual purpose and are merchantable. All other warranties and representations, except those which are non-excludable in law, are excluded. If the Goods or Services are defective or do not meet these warranties, we will refund the price or repair or replace the Goods or resupply the Services in line with our Refunds Policy. We exclude liability for indirect or consequential loss.