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Great job. Arrived on time and did more than I had expected. Will definitely rehire and recommend

Mulching chipping

$150

It was a bigger job than they anticipated but they did great work. I do recommend 👍

Remove weed matting, spread mulch

$250

Jeff was fabulous, a hard worker, honest, reliable, fit and energetic and totally up for the job. Would definitely recommend Jeff to you.

Spread some mulch

$300

Good work.

Lay 5 Meters mulch in backyard

$300

Good communication, very polite

Mulch moved

$150

Quick response, good communication.

Spread large pile of mulch on garden bed

$200

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$150

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$240

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$350

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Why book a mulching service through Airtasker?

Mulching is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy, great-looking garden. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of time and effort, especially if you have a big yard. If you want to cross mulching off your to-do list quickly, without the hassle of doing it yourself, book a local mulching service through Airtasker!

Our platform lets you connect with trusted, budget-friendly, and experienced mulching specialists near you. You don’t have to take a chance on an obscure service provider without a single customer review. When you post a task on Airtasker, you can check customer reviews and ratings before hiring someone for the job.

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Top Mulching related questions

Usually, you’ll need one cubic yard of mulch to cover a 324 square foot area with 1 inch of mulch. If your mulch is made of coarser material, you may need a 3-4 inch layer. Be careful, though, since too much or too little mulch can harm your plants. A Tasker can advise you on how much mulch your garden needs. 

Mulch preserves moisture, prevents weeds from spreading, and improves plant growth. Good, regular mulching helps deliver necessary nutrients to your soil and plants. Without mulching, you’ll have to water your plants a lot more often and have to deal with issues like weeds and soil erosion. 

You can usually find mulching supplies in a nearby garden or home improvement store. Some Taskers may offer bulk mulch delivery in your area, along with the actual mulching service. Please confirm with your Tasker if their mulching service includes the mulch materials. Alternatively, you can post a separate task for mulch delivery. 

It depends on your garden’s needs, including the thickness of your mulch. Some gardening experts recommend watering after mulching to help the mulch “settle in.” This step also prevents the mulch from actually blocking the water out! 

It’s better to plant first then mulch later because too much fresh mulch can kill plants. Also, it can be tedious to scrape the mulch away to plant seeds or transfer seedlings. But if you’ve already laid down the mulch, you can consult with an experienced landscaping specialist as to how you can successfully grow plants after mulching. 

It’s best to mulch AFTER planting or even after your plants have started growing. Not only is this easier to do, but it also keeps you from accidentally burying the tender seedlings and shoots under layers of soil and heavy mulch. 

What do mulching services include?

Buying and spreading mulch doesn’t have to take a lot of time, money, and effort—especially when a mulching specialist is within arm’s reach! When you book a mulching service through Airtasker, you can expect your Tasker to take care of this labor-intensive yet crucial part of maintaining a garden. Here’s what a typical mulching service will include: 

Picking and buying the right mulch 

First, the Tasker may assess your garden and determine the kind of mulch it needs. Shredded bark is quite common and easy to apply, for example, but isn’t as nutritious for the soil. Household waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and compost is beneficial for the soil but isn’t great at preventing weeds. Shredded leaves and pine needles are also great for mulching. A thinner mulch made of grass clippings and straw may be easier to use and more suitable for vegetable gardens.  

The Tasker can also help you figure out how much mulch to buy based on the size of your yard, the thickness required, and your budget. You can provide the supply budget and send your Tasker to the garden center. Otherwise, you can book a mulch delivery service to get the materials sent straight to your doorstep.  

Preparing the garden beds

Once the supplies are ready, the Tasker starts clearing the flower and vegetable beds. They’ll tidy up and other debris, then scrape off the old mulch. Next, they’ll check if your beds require watering and an application of herbicide. This is the best time to get the moisture and weedkiller in since the mulch will help hold them. Then, the mulching specialist may uproot any weeds lingering in the garden. 

Spreading the mulch 

Now, it’s time to spread that mulch! The Tasker may put on a layer that’s around 1-4 inches thick—just enough to keep the moisture in and keep weeds out, but not so thick that no water reaches the soil. Ideally, the Tasker should avoid creating “mulch volcanoes,” which can become hotbeds for pests, rot, and diseases that can spread around your garden. 

Take note that for ornamentals, mulch should be at least 3 inches away from the base of each plant. But if you’re growing vegetables, the Tasker needs to apply mulch around the base to help them retain moisture and prevent weeds. 

Mulching trees

Tree mulching has many benefits, so you should consider booking a tree mulching service. A Tasker can spread mulch over the trees in your garden. This process protects young trees, provides much-needed nutrition, and reduces the threat of other plants and weeds. If you have an old or damaged tree, you can also hire a tree surgeon who can safely and correctly prune and treat trees. 

Recent Mulching tasks

Front and backyard lawn, hedge trim, weeding, mulching, general tidy

$350

Mount Gravatt QLD, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Lawns mowed, weeding, mulching, hedge trimmed, general tidy Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Mulching and weeding

$750

Greenwood WA, Australia

16th Aug 2025

We need someone to weed our garden and put mulch on all the garden beds. Plant some small punnets of flowers. We will provide mulch and the skip bin so only need labour thank you. The backyard is mostly paved and mainly needs mulch. The front yard needs more weeding and mulch as well. We don't expect you to deal with the lawn. My husband is going to mow that:-) We want the front yard to be nice and neat with black mulch in all the garden beds. Can send more photos via email if required.

Mulching branches

$200

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Mulch branches Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No

Clean garden beds, lay weed matting, spread mulch, pebbles, topsoil

$300

Hendra QLD, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Clean garden beds, lay weed matting, spread mulch, pebbles, topsoil on lawn Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Garden cleaning and mulching , pressure washing paving etc

$500

Western Suburbs WA, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Garden weed, trim trees remove plants small maintenance jobs, pressure each paving -

Lay down soil mulch and plants

$1,000

Eglinton WA 6034, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Lay down soil on side and back of property and put black mulch and some drought tolerant plants

Gardens weeded, mulched, hedged, lawn edged & waste removed

$1,000

Putney NSW 2112, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Looking for an experienced gardener or landscaper to restore a small commercial property garden to a clean, low-maintenance condition. This is a one-off job with potential for regular work. ✅ Scope of Works (ALL-INCLUSIVE): Weed all garden beds thoroughly (including around bin bay and trees) Apply mulch across garden beds to suppress weed regrowth and improve appearance (you supply mulch) Mow and edge nature strip and concrete borders Trim bottlebrush trees down to fence height (~1.8m), remove low branches and shape Prune overhanging limbs away from car spaces and walkways Clear out stormwater grate at driveway edge Sweep all concrete surfaces clean of debris Remove and dispose of all green waste Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Spread 5 cubic meters of mulch

$500

Anglesea VIC, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Spreading 5 cubic meters of mulch Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Help move garden mulch 30m

$85

Alexandra Headland QLD, Australia

11th Aug 2025

I am having 2 cubic metres of mulch delivered that I need moved from front of my house to back of my house. Approx 20-30m with a small step down. I will be helping also - but just want second pair of hands. To have own wheelbarrow and shovel please. Will pay 2 hours but happy for you to go if finish earlier. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Good communication. Nice gentleman. Would use again for sure.

Mulch and tidy gardens

$500

Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia

7th Aug 2025

Lawn mowed, gardens tidied and mulched. Selling property and would like someone to give the gardens some attention. Mowing small front lawn. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Champion! Will book again.

Move and spread pile of mulch

$200

Jewells NSW 2280, Australia

5th Aug 2025

Move mulch from front yard and spread over back gardens (up a small retaining wall). Helpful to have own wheelbarrow and shovel (ours aren’t up to the job) Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Jamie was great. Completed the job to a high standard and even better than was expected. Highly recommend!

Gardening, mulching, weeding, replacing garden bed planks

$750

West Pennant Hills NSW, Australia

3rd Aug 2025

Need lawn mowing, hedge trimming, garden clean up, replacing of garden bed planks, removing weeds including removal of tall tree weeds and shaping of tall bushes such as our jasmine trees. Finally removal of the green waste Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Other, Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Lovely guy, made my front driveway presentable again! Managed to do the work so quickly and efficiently.

Move 5cubic metres of mulch around garden beds.

$250

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2025

Getting 5cubic metres of mulch delivered. I need to spread around the garden. I will provide wheel barrow, shovel, rake and gloves. Will take 3-4 hours for someone in the industry who is fit. I don’t have a lot of photos. I will meet you there to set you up and introduce to my clients

Hard worker. Professional attitude.

Weeding and mulching

$150

Evatt ACT, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Cutting of weeds and delivery/ installation of garden mulch Type of gardening: Other, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Did a great job and delivered the desired outcome. I would highly recommend!

Supply & spread compost + mulch in garden beds (front & back)

$300

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

6th Jul 2025

Looking for someone to complete garden bed prep with compost and mulch — no planting required. Scope of work: • Supply and incorporate organic compost into existing garden beds • Lightly cultivate and level soil after composting • Supply and spread mulch across all garden beds Areas involved: • Backyard garden bed – approx 9m x 0.5m • Front garden beds (each side of walkway) – approx 8m x 1m per side (16m² total) Compost and mulch to be included in the quote (please specify product type if possible). Bonus if you also have experience with drip irrigation setup and/or garden bed planting — I’ll need help with those next and happy to continue with someone reliable.

On time, efficient and friendly.

Landscaping - planting, soil, mulch, gravel

$50

Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Need landscaping works done at new build. Please let me know your hourly rate and when you can start. Here is what we need - its a lot of little things but need done this week or next week. We can supply materials. Happy to pay hourly or day rate. 1) filling 4 large planter boxes with soil and planting 5 med sized Lilly pills in each. 2) filling 2 medium planters with soil and planting 3 small plants in each. 3) filling 2 tall pots and 2 normal pots with soil and a single plant in each. 4) planting 3 small/medium plants in a garden bed. 5)clear and level out side area and plant 3 medium Lilly pillys into ground. 6) mulch top of all planter boxes and mulch garden bed and part of side area. 7) level out remaining side area and gravel (with weed mat) 8) put extra soil in low areas of turf 9) tidy skinny section next to garage as much as possible. 10) tidy and gravel side section next to driveway 11) lay extra sections of turf at very front 12)turf down side of laneway

Shaun did a great job, was hard working and friendly with great communication. Will use again!

Remove mulch/dirt/gravel

$250

Murrumba Downs QLD, Australia

24th Jun 2025

We require mulch/dirt/gravel removed from along fence lines in preparation for new fence going in next Monday

Tyler’s work was perfect exactly what we needed. Hard working and communication A1. Highly recommend

Help moving garden mulch a small distance!

$100

Waverley NSW 2024, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

We will be getting 2 cubic metres of mulch delivered Friday morning. We need it moved from the front of the property to the back, probably about 30m in total via a narrow side passage. About 800mm wide. Only one set of stairs down from the road, about 10 steps. The mulch will need to be moved either in buckets or/ via some other method, by hand in batches. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Very helpful and friendly!

Mulch Garden

$350

Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Needing approx 3-4 cubic meters of bark laid in my front garden. Easy open access to yard. Front garden bed is within a retaining wall that is above waist height at front and is ground level at back. Type of gardening: Other Mulch will be supplied. Labour only. Possible job to do on Friday 4th or Saturday 5th. Suburb Oxenford

Amazing work. Reliable and efficient. Thankyou!

Pavers and garden with soil and mulch

$200

Haberfield, New South Wales

21st Jun 2025

I have a small garden along the back fence that needs be cleaned up with mulch, a side path that needs pavers straightened and fixed with soil and mulch, and a bush that needs trimming with some posts added to help keep it upright. I’m looking to pay $35-$45 per hour. I have other regular gardening work that needs to be done so if this task is completed and service is good I have additional, regular tasks

Reliable, friendly and did a great job!