Garden Soil

Choosing garden soil for your planting project

The right garden soil depends on what you are planting and whether you are creating a new bed, improving existing soil or filling a raised garden. Compare the recommended uses on each product page before choosing your mix.

• New beds and garden top-ups: Greenlife Garden Mix 30L and Plantcare Soil Mix 25L are options for general garden planting. Follow the individual product directions for preparation and application.
• Vegetable and herb gardens: Choose a garden mix specifically recommended for edible plants. Consider the existing soil, drainage and the requirements of the vegetables or herbs you intend to grow.
• Raised garden beds: Browse our raised garden bed soil collection for suitable mixes, including Searles Pots, Tubs & Raised Beds Specialty Mix.
• Specialist planting: Check the planting recommendations for native plants, citrus, fruit trees and roses, as a general garden mix may not suit every plant.

Garden soil, compost and lawn top dressing

Choose the product for the job. Garden soil blends are intended for planting areas, while compost can be used to improve existing soil according to its label directions. For established lawns, select a suitable lawn top dressing and follow its application guidance.

For plants grown in containers, explore our potting mix and growing media range and choose a mix labelled for the plant and container type.

Garden soil FAQs

What is the difference between garden soil and topsoil?

Topsoil is the upper soil layer and can be an ingredient in a garden soil blend. Bagged garden mixes may combine soil with composted organic materials and other ingredients. For example, Plantcare Soil Mix contains topsoil blended with organic components. Check the composition and intended use rather than assuming all soil products are interchangeable.

What is the best soil for a vegetable garden?

Choose a mix recommended for vegetables and suited to your garden's drainage and growing conditions. Greenlife Garden Mix is one option for vegetable gardens. If certified organic growing is your priority, select a product with clearly stated organic certification and check its current packaging.

Can I use garden soil in pots or raised beds?

Check the individual product directions. Some mixes are suitable for raised beds or large planters, but suitability varies. Searles Pots, Tubs & Raised Beds Specialty Mix is formulated for raised garden beds and large outdoor containers. For other pots, choose a potting mix suited to the plant and container.

Is all garden soil certified organic?

No. A mix containing compost or other organic matter is not automatically certified organic. Look for an explicit certification statement on the individual product and its packaging.

How many bags of garden soil do I need?

Calculate the volume to be filled: length in metres × width in metres × depth in metres × 1,000 = litres. For example, a 2m × 1m area with a 10cm layer requires 200L, equivalent to eight 25L bags or seven 30L bags before allowing for settling. This is a volume example; follow the product directions for the appropriate application depth.

Can I order garden soil for delivery?

Check the delivery options and freight charges for your address at checkout. For local purchases, Enfield Produce is located in Enfield, NSW. Confirm stock and pickup arrangements before travelling, and see our delivery and pickup information before ordering.

Always read and follow the instructions on the product packaging and/or seek expert advice before use, and don’t depend on information on this page that may have errors or be outdated.