Neutrog’s Rocket Fuel changed my garden—I didn’t expect roses to grow like this.

June 6, 2025

Give Your Garden the Extra Oomph it’s Been Waiting For

Why growing can feel slow—and how one fertiliser flips the story

If you've tried planting seedlings with premium soil and a hopeful heart just to watch them sulk or barely move, you’re not alone. It feels like waiting for bread to rise…during a blackout. That’s where Rocket Fuel 6kg steps in — and it’s not just a catchy name.

This organic-based fertiliser has helped local gardens leap from limp to lush in a matter of weeks. One customer told us she planted her backyard herb patch in early autumn — and by mid-season, she was cutting fragrant handfuls of rosemary and mint like a pro. Same space, same gardener. New mindset…and Rocket Fuel.

What’s Inside This Garden Game-Changer?

Rocket Fuel is a nutrient-dense mix specially designed to fire up root development, greenery, and vigorous flowering. That little bag is packed with:

An organic base gentle enough for new gardeners but strong enough for serious results
Slow-release nutrients for ongoing growth, not just a short-term burst
Plant-loving extras like humates and fish meal that feed the soil too

And better still — it’s suitable for everything from pots on your patio to large veggie beds. You're not buying "a fertiliser for spinach" or "one for natives" — it works across the whole backyard.

Before vs After: The Real Stories

“My roses had yellowing leaves no matter what I tried… Rocket Fuel fixed them. New growth in two weeks, richer colour in three. I even got compliments from the neighbour!”

That’s the thing about good soil nutrition — it doesn’t shout. It just quietly sparks the kind of deep-down change that *shows* in leaves, roots, and blooms. You see it. You feel it. You don’t go back.

How to Use Rocket Fuel for Best Results

It’s simple — like all the best ways to garden.

1. Apply sparingly: Scatter a small handful around each plant base or across your garden bed. More isn’t better — consistency is.
2. Water it in well: This helps it activate and settle into the soil.
3. Repeat every 6 weeks: It feeds slowly, steadily, giving your plants a dependable energy stream.

Want to level up small container gardens? Pair it with a quality potting mix like our Brunnings Premium Potting Mix from the store. You'll get double the benefit — healthy roots plus boosted nutrition.

The Garden Myth We Need to Let Go

There’s this stubborn idea out there that beginners should stick to “easy plants” and just accept average results while they fumble. Nope. That’s like telling someone to learn painting using only greys and browns. With the right support (and the right fertiliser), your first tomato can grow like you’ve been doing it for years.

In fact, the earlier you feed your garden well, the faster you build trust in your green thumb. Confidence grows fastest when success is visible.

What Even Is Organic-Based Fertiliser?

Great question. It’s not just a buzzword.

Organic-based means it includes natural ingredients — composted materials, seaweed, bone meal — that return life to your soil ecosystem. Instead of blitzing your plants with synthetic quick-fixes, it works with the soil to build health over time. It feeds the earth, not just the leaves.

That’s why Rocket Fuel shines: it’s not too harsh for young plants but potent enough to get serious growing started.

Ready to Grow Something You’re Proud Of?

Maybe your seedlings are sulking. Or your basil always turns yellow halfway through spring. Maybe you’re just tired of going through the motions and want to see some real growth. That turning point usually starts with one decision: feeding your garden properly.

If you’re nodding right now, visit us in-store to chat through what you’re growing. We'll help guide you to the best setup — and yes, we’ve got Rocket Fuel ready to lift your garden game.

Because the difference between a stubborn patch and a showstopper veggie bed… is often just what you feed it.

Growth isn’t magic. It’s just the right mix of care – and consistency – in a bag.

Catch you in the garden,
Candeece

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