Yates®

Australia’s Garden Legacy, Future-Ready

Yates® has been shaping Australian gardens since 1883, when Arthur Yates opened his first seed shop in Auckland before expanding to Sydney in 1887. The brand quickly earned a reputation for quality under the promise of “Yates Reliable Seeds.” In 1895, Arthur published the first Yates Garden Guide, a trusted resource still in print today and considered essential reading for generations of home gardeners.

Now part of the DuluxGroup under Nippon Paint, Yates® has grown far beyond seeds to offer a complete suite of gardening products. Their range includes fertilisers, pest and disease control, potting mixes, tools, and well-known sub-brands like Thrive, Dynamic Lifter, Zero, and Nutricote. Every product is developed with the Australian and New Zealand climate in mind, backed by decades of horticultural expertise and research.

Recognised year after year as one of the most trusted gardening brands in the region, Yates® continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. The company’s mission is to make gardening more accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for all skill levels, whether you are nurturing your first balcony herbs or managing a lush backyard garden.

At Hydro Oasis, we recommend Yates® for its unmatched reliability, deep heritage, and practical innovation. From soil to seed to full bloom, Yates® delivers products that help turn everyday spaces into thriving, beautiful gardens.