{"product_id":"raised-garden-starter-bundle-5kg","title":"Raised Garden Starter Bundle 5kg | Surf \u0026 Turf Mulch + Wool Garden Mulch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEverything your raised garden bed needs to thrive, in one easy bundle. Layer our Surf \u0026amp; Turf Mulch — a nourishing blend of NZ wool, sheep manure and coastal seaweed — into your raised garden soil to boost nutrients and build healthy, worm-rich soil from the ground up. Once your seedlings are in, tuck them in with our Wool Garden Mulch, laid around the base to lock in moisture, suppress weeds naturally, and keep your plants protected as they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo products, one simple system: feed the soil, then protect the plants. No synthetic chemicals, no fuss, just natural NZ ingredients doing what they do best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Boosts soil health \u0026amp; worm activity\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Improves water retention\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Suppresses weeds naturally\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100% natural, NZ-made\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Perfect for raised garden beds \u0026amp; new seedlings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt just makes sense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo ways to use it: spread a 3–5cm layer on top of soil around plants (keeping a small gap around stems), or dig it directly into your garden bed to boost soil health and feed your worm population. Either way, water in after applying to help the fibres settle and begin working. Reapply or top up after 6-8 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes wool mulch keep slugs and snails away?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — the coarse wool fibres are uncomfortable for soft-bodied pests to move across, acting as a physical barrier without poison or chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long does wool mulch last?\u003c\/em\u003e Approximately 6–12 months depending on weather conditions, after which it has fully broken down into your soil as organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs wool mulch safe for vegetables and edible gardens?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — it is 100% natural and chemical-free, making it safe for use around edibles, children, and pets. (Just wash food before eating and hands after gardening)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow much does 5kg cover?\u003c\/em\u003e Approximately 5–6 square metres at a 3–5cm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I dig wool mulch into the soil instead of laying it on top?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — digging it in is a great way to improve soil structure, increase organic matter, and encourage worm activity for long-term garden health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this product made in New Zealand?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — sourced and made in Aotearoa New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Fuelled Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61911949148530,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/1667\/6978\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ff300116-4e1f-4982-b392-de597b462dd6.jpg?v=1787559554","url":"https:\/\/www.naturefuelledlife.co.nz\/products\/raised-garden-starter-bundle-5kg","provider":"Nature Fuelled Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}