Podium and planter boxes need a mix that is somewhere between a soil and a potting mix.
If the mix contains too much fine organic material, the mix will slump significantly over time and will require topping-up. This may be feasible on ground level planters, but replacement can become a hassle in rooftop or green-wall environments. Mixes that are too high in either soil or organic content can create drainage and circulation problems over the medium-long term.
Our range of Podium Mixes have been designed with these restraints in mind.
This mix is a lightened soil. Our Premium Soil is blended 50/50 with Half Inch Bark, as bark allows for better drainage. Given the high levels of organics, it a short-term mix that will suffer from higher levels of slump and shrinkage. For ground-level podium planters.
A longer lasting podium option. Over 60% of the mix consists of stable materials such as topsoil, coarse sand and basalt rock dust. The balance of the mix design is composted organics and coir peat for water holding capacity. Also contains a full complement of major, minor and trace element fertilisers. For all podium planters.
This mix weighs less than 800kgs per cubic meter and is designed to last over a longer period than our other podium mixes. Made from materials such as topsoil, ash, coarse sand, coir, basalt rock dust & well composted organics. This mix also contains a full complement of major, minor and trace element fertilisers.
For podium planters. Also suitable for rooftop, balcony and vertical wall gardens.
Weight: approx. 800kg p/m³
Size: 0-20mm Sieve
Minimum order quantity of 25 cubic meters (or extra costs may apply).
