Are Your Plants Lacking Strength? Could Brunnings Blood & Bone Help Build Resilient Growth?

April 15, 2025

Give Your Garden the Boost It’s Been Begging For

There’s nothing quite like standing barefoot on dewy grass while admiring the greenery you've nurtured. The moment when a previously stubborn plant finally sprouts new leaves? It’s pure magic. But what about when all your best efforts seem to go nowhere? When your garden feels sluggish, and the plants look like they had a tough night? That’s when it's time to look underground—literally.

If your garden beds are looking a little lacklustre and your plants aren’t giving you their best performance, it might not be you—it might be your soil playing hard to get. And guess what? There’s something out there that could turn things around faster than you can say “pass the pruning shears.”

Meet Your Secret Weapon: Brunnings Blood & Bone

Let me introduce you to a household favourite that’s been quietly helping gardens kick into gear for years—Brunnings Blood and Bone Based Fertiliser.

This isn’t just fertiliser—it’s a simple, organic-enriched support system for your entire garden. Great for all plants, from perky petunias to proud gums, it provides the nutrients your garden needs to build strong roots and sturdy growth. It’s especially handy if you’re just getting into gardening and the sheer amount of choices out there has your head spinning. This one’s a sure bet.

Why Bother With Blood and Bone?

Now, I hear you: "Isn't fertiliser just... fertiliser?" Not quite. Blood and bone has been used in Aussie gardens for ages, and for good reason. It contains natural sources of nitrogen and phosphorus. Translation? It feeds your plants while supporting early root development. If you’ve found yourself staring at your veggie patch thinking, “Why does nothing want to grow here?”—this might be exactly what you need.

Perfect for preparing garden beds before you plant
Especially helpful for trees, shrubs, and roses
Loved by Australian natives—yes, even the fussy ones

I used it myself when we moved into our first place. The garden was patchy, probably more weeds than lawn. After laying some fresh mulch and adding Brunnings Blood and Bone to the mix, the difference was genuinely incredible. Within a few weeks, there were new leaves and stronger stems—and I spent way less time second-guessing myself.

No-Nonsense Garden Tips for Beginners

Starting out in gardening can feel like trying to learn a new language while blindfolded. There’s compost, companion planting, pest control... the list doesn’t end. But don’t try to learn it all at once. Build confidence by starting with a few reliable tools and products. Brunnings Blood and Bone happens to be one of those easy wins.

If you’re prepping a new bed, sprinkle it on, dig it in lightly and water it after. Boom—done. No complicated ratios or scary chemistry formulas. Just old-school simplicity your plants will love you for.

Plant Now, Stress Less Later

It’s tempting to keep putting off planting until you "learn more." But honestly, the best way to learn is by doing—and messing up a little along the way. What matters most is that you set things up for success from the beginning. Products like Brunnings Blood and Bone quietly support your plants behind the scenes. Let your plants soak up the goodness while you spend your time actually enjoying your garden.

And if you’re ever unsure about which product fits best? Drop by the shop and ask. We’re a bit obsessed with helping gardens grow better. The team is always keen to chat gardening stories or help solve your garden woes.

Set Your Garden Up for Strong Growth

If you’ve recently bought your first home, or planted your very first native shrub, this is your moment. Your garden doesn’t need grand plans or expensive landscaping to become your happy place. Sometimes, all it takes is a little love, a bit of water, and some good old-fashioned fertiliser like Brunnings Blood and Bone Based Fertiliser to nudge it in the right direction.

Next time your plants look like they’re struggling—or you’re prepping to plant something new—reach for the bag that’s been tried and trusted across backyards just like yours.

Let your garden grow strong and steady, and let yourself enjoy watching it happen 🌿

Happy planting,

Candeece