Products

Asta Stake – 200mm

Supports micro sprinklers & risers | Stable ground hold | UV-stabilised for long outdoor life

The Asta Stake is designed to hold micro sprays, micro sprinklers and rigid risers securely in place within garden beds and landscaped areas. Its tri-lobed stake design provides excellent stability in a wide range of soil types, helping to keep spray heads upright and positioned correctly for even water distribution.

Suitable for use with 4mm inlet micro fittings, plasticised PVC micro risers and low-density polyethylene micro tubing.

Ideal for:

• Stabilising rigid risers in micro irrigation systems
• Supporting micro sprays and micro sprinklers
• Garden beds, veggie patches, native plantings & borders
• Neat and tidy irrigation layouts

Key Features:
✅ 200mm length for strong ground anchoring
✅ Suits 4mm micro tubing and PVC risers
✅ Tri-lobed stake design for maximum soil grip
✅ UV-stabilised for long-term outdoor durability
✅ Helps maintain consistent spray height & direction

Available in-store for pickup or via local delivery across Eltham, Research, Diamond Creek and surrounding suburbs.

Asta Hold Down Stake – Suits 13mm & 19mm

Secures poly pipe & dripline | Easy push-in design | Suitable for tough garden soils

The Asta Hold Down Stake is used to hold poly pipe or dripline firmly in place along garden beds and landscaped areas. Simply push the stake into the soil over your pipe to prevent movement, lifting or shifting — keeping irrigation lines neat, uniform and low-profile.

Designed to suit both 13mm and 19mm poly pipe, this stake features a strong, ground-gripping shape that works well even in hard or compacted soils.

Ideal for:

• Securing dripline and poly irrigation runs
• Garden beds, lawn edges & mulched areas
• Preventing pipe movement and trip hazards
• Neat, professional irrigation installations

Key Features:
✅ Fits 13mm & 19mm poly pipe
✅ Easy push-in installation
✅ Suitable for hard or compacted soils
✅ Helps keep irrigation layouts neat and stable
✅ Durable plastic construction for long outdoor life

Available in-store for pickup or via local delivery across Eltham, Research, Diamond Creek and surrounding suburbs.

Hard wearing poly fill | Keep tools and machinery clean 

Timber off-cuts to get your fire started 🔥 

Magnificent flower, small grower. Limited numbers

0.6m Bird attracting, looking good.

Natural Stone Treads for Modern & Natural Landscapes 

Smooth Sawn Finish | Built for Functional Elegance 

Bring strength and sophistication to your landscape with Basalt Sawn Steps – a premium choice for outdoor stairs, pathways, and garden levels. These steps are sawn top and bottom for a smooth, stable finish while showcasing the dense, fine-grained beauty of natural basalt. Their deep charcoal and slate tones offer bold contrast in both contemporary and organic garden designs. 

Ideal for:

• Outdoor stairways and garden transitions
• Stepping paths through lawn or gravel
• Entry steps for modern homes
• Feature landscaping in urban and native gardens 

Step Size (Approx.): 1000–1200mm L x 300–400mm D x 150–200mm H 

✅ Hardwearing volcanic stone with sleek appearance 
✅ Sawn surfaces for safe, easy installation 
✅ Perfect match for modern architecture or moody garden palettes 
✅ Pairs well with bluestone pitchers or steel edging 

Heavy-Duty Construction | Standard 200 Series | Versatile Finish Options

The 390 × 190 × 190mm Bessa Block is a robust, full-sized concrete masonry unit designed for residential, commercial and landscaping applications. With its standard 200 mm series dimensions, this block offers a strong foundation for structural walls, retaining systems, garden walls and other build-in-walls features. Built for durability and straightforward installation, it’s ideal for applications where a solid, modular block is required.

Manufactured to Australian masonry standards (AS/NZS4455 & AS/NZS 4456) and featuring hollow-core construction for weight efficiency, the block accommodates steel reinforcing and grouting where required. The grey concrete finish is designed to accept rendering, painting or left exposed depending on architectural intent.

Dimensions:
Length: 390mm
Width: 190mm
Height: 190mm
Typical unit weight approx: ~14.3kg 

Ideal For:

• Building retaining or freestanding walls using modular block construction
• Garden bed surrounds, planter walls and landscape feature walls
• Load-bearing blockwork in domestic or commercial projects (consult structural engineer first)
• Rendering, painting or leaving as block face for a modern industrial finish
• Integration with steel reinforcement or controls for structural stability

Key Features:
✅ Standard-sized 390 × 190 × 190mm block integrates seamlessly with 200mm masonry systems
✅ Hollow-core design for steel reinforcing & grout-filled structural performance
✅ Durable grey concrete finish ready for rendering, painting or exposed block look
✅ Manufactured to Australian standards for masonry blocks
✅ Strong and versatile for landscaping, structural or garden applications

Availability:
Available in-store at ID Garden Centre, Eltham, or for local delivery across Melbourne’s north-east.

Low-Phosphorus Formula for Native Plants | Ready-to-Use | Boosts Root Development

Van Schaik's Bio Gro Native Mix is specially formulated for Australian native and phosphorus-sensitive plants like Protea, Grevillea, and Banksia. Designed to reduce transplant shock and promote strong root systems, this mix helps your native plants thrive and bloom beautifully.

Ideal for:

• Native potted specimens (125–250 mm pots).
• Hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters.
• Containers indoors and outdoors.

Key Features:

✅ Low or no phosphorus, ideal for native species.
✅ Controlled-release and starter fertiliser included.
✅ Contains premium wetting agent for consistent moisture uptake.
✅ Promotes bigger root systems and prolific flowering.

Available in convenient 30 L bags — easy to handle and ready to use right out of the bag.

Available for pickup or local delivery across Eltham, Research, Diamond Creek, and surrounding suburbs.

Nutrient-Rich Premium Potting Mix | Root Development | Indoor & Outdoor

Give your potted plants the best start with Van Schaik's Bio Gro Premium Potting Mix — a professional-grade growing medium crafted to help flowering and fruiting plants thrive. Made in Australia from quality organic ingredients, this mix supports strong root systems and abundant blooms, perfect for anything from indoor ornamentals to outdoor shrubs and fruiting varieties.

Ideal for:

• Flowering and fruiting potted plants
• Shrubs and decorative foliage
• Hanging baskets, patio pots, raised beds

Key Features:

✅ Contains controlled-release and starter fertilisers for balanced nutrition
✅ Enriched with wetting agent and seaweed plant food concentrate for consistent moisture uptake
✅ Promotes vigorous root growth, healthier foliage, plentiful blooms, and greater yields
✅ Premium quality texture and structure

📦 Available in 30 L bags – ready for use in any pot!

Available in-store or via local delivery across Eltham, Research, Diamond Creek, and surrounding suburbs.

Bio Gro Premium Wicking Mix – 30L

Optimised for Wicking Beds | Water-Efficient | Nutrient-Enriched

Van Schaik's Bio Gro Premium Wicking Mix is expertly formulated to support water-efficient gardening systems like wicking beds and self-watering pots. Its unique composition ensures optimal moisture retention and nutrient delivery, promoting robust plant growth with minimal watering.

Ideal for:

• Wicking beds and self-watering planters
• Raised garden beds and large containers
• Vegetable and herb cultivation

Key Features:
✅ Contains composted bark and scoria for structural integrity
✅ Incorporates coir to enhance capillary action and moisture retention
✅ Includes starter and controlled-release fertilisers for sustained nutrition
✅ Enriched with a wetting agent to improve water distribution
✅ Suitable for both indoor and outdoor gardening

📦 Available in 30 L bags – ready for use in your wicking pot!

Available in-store or via local delivery across Eltham, Research, Diamond Creek, and surrounding suburbs.

Bio Gro Veggie & Herb Potting Mix – 30 L

Grow-Ready | Harvest-Focused | Professional-Grade

Give your veggie and herb gardens the jump-start they deserve with Bio Gro Veggie & Herb Potting Mix. Crafted by Van Schaik’s Bio Gro, this premium blend is designed to encourage expansive root systems and maximise yield—whether in planter boxes, window gardens, or raised beds.

Ideal for:

• Potted vegetables and herb gardens
• Hanging baskets and window boxes
• Raised garden beds or in-ground container blends

Why you'll love it:

✅ Designed for veggies & herbs – packed with nutrients to support lush foliage and bountiful harvests
✅ Root growth support – encourages strong root systems for healthier, more productive plants
✅ All-in-one convenience – includes controlled-release & starter fertilisers, wetting agent & trace elements
✅ Premium texture – excellent balance of moisture retention and drainage for optimal plant health

📦 Available in 30 L bags — perfect for gardeners wanting a ready-to-use mix with big results!

Available in-store or via local delivery across Eltham, Research, Diamond Creek, and surrounding suburbs.