{"title":"Father's Day Sale - 35% OFF","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"garden-bark-medium","title":"Garden Bark Medium 1m³ Cubag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the most commonly seen items in many New Zealand backyards, nothing beats the smell of freshly screened pine bark in your garden! This medium grade is perfect for all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cubag.co.nz\/collections\/bark-mulch-supplies\" title=\"new landscaping projects\"\u003enew landscaping projects\u003c\/a\u003e, annual maintenance and adding instant appeal to tired areas. Additionally it may be used as a cushion cover for children’s playgrounds. Often referred to as “#4 grade” in Auckland, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cubag.co.nz\/collections\/bark-mulch-supplies\" title=\"Medium Size Garden Bark\"\u003emedium size chip\u003c\/a\u003e is the most popular choice in a lot of NZ gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote: Whilst this product can be used on playgrounds, it is recommended that a certified cushion protection product be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize: Passed across a 15 to 25mm screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended depth: 100mm for optimum weed suppression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSource: Derived from NZ raw pine bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBark is one of the most often used products in the landscaping industry and is great in helping your landscape thrive, as well as increasing the aesthetics of your yard. Graded through a 15mm to 25mm screen, this grade is most commonly known as grade 4 or medium grade and can be found across the entirety of New Zealand. This product is a byproduct of the forestry industry sourced from raw pine trees which gives an approximate pH balance of 4.5 to 5.5 dependent upon tree age, growing conditions and the age of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen using this product as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cubag.co.nz\/collections\/bark-mulch-supplies\" title=\"Decorative Garden Mulch\"\u003edecorative mulch\u003c\/a\u003e in your garden, it is advised that you first lay down weed mat. Although this product on its own will naturally suppress weed growth, it will ensure less maintenance if used atop weedmat. This product is also incredibly easy to handle as it is quite light and thus can be transported around the yard via shovel or wheelbarrow with ease. This makes it an apex choice and one of the most popular ground covers year around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLightweight and naturally aesthetic. As a timeless addition to any yard, this medium grade can be used year round for many different purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan be used as a perfect cushion cover in children’s playgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike mulches, helps retain soil moisture in the warmer months, which assists in preventing the plants from drying out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThrough operating as a mulch, this product is a more economical alternative to white chip or river stones. However it needs more regular maintenance, by topping up annually, it is possible to maintain this high quality appearance, as bark has a tendency to “silver off” over time and thus a spring time spruce up each year is highly recommended to maintain colour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor optimum weed suppression, place and spread at a 100mm depth. This depth provides sustainable support for plants and helps with an emulation of heat in the winter and water in the summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cubag","offers":[{"title":"Auckland \u0026 Hamilton Only","offer_id":12034072519,"sku":"CU1M3BARK4MEDIUM","price":359.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/7652\/files\/Garden_Bark_Med_Bulk.png?v=1730243923"},{"product_id":"topsoil-sandy-loam","title":"Topsoil Sandy Loam 800kg Build Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sandy loam topsoil will provide great structure and is a beautiful rich looking soil, that's higher sand content makes it more porous than typical Auckland clay soil. The higher sand component make this loam ideal for new lawns, veggie patches or raising backyard garden levels. It is screened to 10mm and is available in handy bulk bags. As with all naturally occurring topsoil this product is not 100% weed free, but has been well screened. Water frequently in drier conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: Waikato region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Handling Tips \u0026amp; Advice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cubag.co.nz\/pages\/safety-when-handling-soil\" title=\"Click Here\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s rich colour and workable nature make it a popular choice with landscape professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced mix of sand, silt and clay, this product is darker in colour and is very pleasing visual addition to Auckland properties. The soils properties make this a friable, workable product popular with experienced purchasers in the upper north island. It contains less clay and more sand than locally sourced Auckland topsoil and as a result is more free draining. Like all sandy loams this blend is best performing when moisture levels are maintained through the dry summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using for vegetable patches add some organic matter via a few bags of compost or some garden mix into the mix, to give the garden a nutrient boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used as a base for newly seeded lawns, water twice daily to encourage fast growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cubag","offers":[{"title":"Auckland \u0026 Hamilton Only","offer_id":12034197831,"sku":"CU800KGTOPSOILSANDYLOAM","price":279.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/7652\/files\/Topsoil_Sandy_loam_Bulk.png?v=1730257015"},{"product_id":"bark-nuggets","title":"Bark Nuggets 1m³ Cubag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese chunky larger styled bark nuggets are a perfect choice to stand out prominently in any New Zealand garden, giving it a highly natural feel. Manufactured from 100% NZ pine trees, “grade 5” as it is commonly referred to in Auckland is a popular choice of ground cover for DIYers and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cubag.co.nz\/collections\/bark-mulch-supplies\" title=\"landscape professionals\"\u003elandscape professionals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize: passed across a 25 to 50mm screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdvised laying depth: 75 to 150mm deep is the optimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNew Zealand, derived as a byproduct from pine tree harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBark nuggets are an ideal addition to any yard and are a timeless product that has been used for years. As they are a naturally sourced product, they operate as a natural mulch through easy heat retention and moisture cover for plants and plant beds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis product is best if laid on top of weedmat as it can succinctly support the suppression of weeds and the healthy growth of plants. Owing to its size, chunky bark bears greater heat retention than smaller grades and thus can work similar to other mulch media by providing excellent weed suppression properties. Deep brown in colour and chunky in size, making this product an excellent choice in windy and exposed areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatural guardian, helping to protect your plants in the cold and sustain them with heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHighly aesthetic meaning these nuggets will blend in with any New Zealand landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePH will range from approximately 4.5-5.5 depending on tree age, growing conditions, age etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegarding annual maintenance, topping up annually is recommended, as bark does break down and slowly lose colour over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cubag","offers":[{"title":"Auckland \u0026 Hamilton Only","offer_id":42214383091793,"sku":"CU1M3BARK5NUGGETS","price":359.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/7652\/files\/Bark_Nuggets_Bulk.png?v=1730243923"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cubag.co.nz\/collections\/fathers-day-sale.oembed?constraint=bulk-bag-800kg-build-bag","provider":"Cubag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}