What Makes Brunnings Blood & Bone the Essential Soil Booster for Long-Lasting Plant Health?

April 22, 2025

Why This Garden Classic Is Still Your Soil’s Best Friend

Let’s be honest—standing in the garden aisle, clutching a trolley, overwhelmed by fertilizer options... it’s kind of like being on one of those cooking shows with too many ingredients and not enough clues. That's exactly how I felt in my early garden days. Spoiler alert: I definitely picked the wrong thing more than once. Mushy basil, yellowing daisies, and one very unattractive tomato vine later, I finally struck gold with one product— Brunnings Blood & Bone Based Fertiliser.

This simple, organic-enriched powder turned things around for me. It’s reliable, fuss-free, and works like a charm across different plants and soil types. Whether you’ve got herbs on the patio or an ambitious veggie patch by the fence – this stuff just gets it right. Want to know why? Grab a cuppa and let me walk you through it like a chat over the backyard fence.

A Timeless Combination That Works

Old-school gardeners swear by blood and bone for a reason. It’s a formula that feeds plants the way nature intended. What makes Brunnings Blood & Bone different is how it's been thoughtfully refined to suit a full range of garden situations. It’s organic-based, free from synthetic nasties, and balanced in such a way that your plants get what they need without showing signs of overfeeding.

The big takeaway? It fits wherever you are in your gardening journey. Whether you’re just prepping your beds or mid-season and needing a plant-pick-me-up, it’s gentle but effective. Kind of like your favourite nana—firm when she needs to be, but mostly just looking out for you.

Prepping Your Garden, the Right Way

New homeowners often ask me, “Where do I start if we’re turning this sad patch into a real garden?” I always start with soil. It’s the bedrock of everything. If your soil's hungry or hard as a biscuit, don’t expect lush lilacs or juicy lemons. Using Brunnings Blood & Bone when preparing your garden bed is like feeding the soil a hearty breakfast before a big day. It sets the stage.

Before planting shrubs, trees, or roses, I sprinkle it evenly over the top layer, then mix it gently through with a fork. It’s that simple. Your plants go in, and they feel like they’ve landed in the coziest bed—with snacks.

Safe for Everything (Yes, Even Natives)

Choosing fertilisers can be stressful. Use the wrong one on natives and they sulk—or worse. That’s why Brunnings Blood & Bone is such a comfort. It’s ideal for feeding all garden plants, including sensitive Australian natives. So you won’t be left second-guessing whether this is too harsh or too mild. It’s like the Goldilocks formula—just right.

The balanced nitrogen helps promote leafy green growth, while the phosphorus encourages root development and blooming. That’s why after just a few weeks of using it, my washed-out lavender perked up noticeably. The leaves were brighter, and by the following month, a timid sprig of flowers popped up like a round of applause.

No Guesswork, No Gimmicks

What I genuinely appreciate is how beginner-friendly Brunnings Blood & Bone is. You don’t need to be an expert in pH levels or follow complicated feeding schedules. Spread it as recommended, water it in, and your plants will say thank you—sometimes more loudly than your kids do at dinner.

Want to feed strawberries? Go ahead. Preparing a rose bed? Perfect. Lawn looking lacklustre? Yep, sprinkle some in there too.

It’s about taking the guessing game away, so you spend less time worrying and more time actually enjoying your garden. And that confidence, especially when you're just starting out, is everything.

Where to Find It

You can get your hands on Brunnings Blood & Bone Based Fertiliser right here. Our team at Strathalbyn H Hardware will even talk you through how to use it based on what you're planting. We're not just about selling you a bag—we're about helping you feel good every time you look at your garden.

Whether you're stepping into gardening as a beginner or trying to revive an outdoor space that’s been looking lonely, this simple product is a great place to begin. You don't need exotic labels or hard-to-pronounce science. You just need to add love to your soil—and Brunnings Blood & Bone helps you do just that.

Happy planting!

Cheers,
Candeece

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