March is a turning point in the New Zealand garden. The intense growth of summer begins to slow, beds start to empty, and attention shifts toward preparing for autumn and winter crops.

After months of heavy fruiting and watering, your soil has worked hard. Now is the perfect time to rebuild and recharge it.

Why Focus on Soil in March?

Summer vegetables such as tomatoes, beans, and sweetcorn are heavy feeders. By the end of the season, soil nutrients are often depleted, and structure can suffer from constant watering and heat.

Before replanting autumn crops, it pays to restore balance.

Enter Turbo Garden Blend

Turbo Garden Blend is designed to improve soil health quickly and effectively. It contains:

• • 40% worm castings
  • 40% humate
  • 20% essential trace elements

This combination provides both immediate nutrition and long-term soil benefits.

Worm castings supply gentle, plant-ready nutrients and beneficial microbes.
Humate improves soil structure and enhances nutrient uptake.
Trace elements support overall plant health and resilience.

How to Use It

As you clear out summer crops:

1. 1. Remove spent plants and weeds.
   2. Lightly fork over the soil.
   3. Apply approximately 200g per square metre.
   4. Mix evenly into the top layer of soil.

   The soil is still warm, which encourages strong early root growth before cooler weather sets in.

A Simple Habit That Pays Off

Feeding the soil at seasonal transition points makes a noticeable difference. By refreshing beds in March, you set your autumn and winter crops up for success — and build stronger soil for the year ahead.

Happy gardening,

The Dave’s Garden Products Team