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Simon completed the job to perfection and cleaned up after. He takes pride in doing a top job. He was friendly and a great communicator. Thank you Simon!

Gardening moving mulch

$200

Adrian is conscientious, hardworking and quick! Highly recommend him if you need your garden weeded, mulched and/or lawn cut. Definitely will use him again.

Garden and driveway weeding and mulching

$200

Excellent thank you

Gardening - wedding mulching and hedges

$150

Amazing! Very rare to find someone who takes pride in their work the way Robert does. Highly recommended.

Weeding, spraying and mulch/bark

$200

Great work, very hard worker and gets the job done!

Mulch to be spread across property

$350

Maria was amazing. We have offered her continue work. Very happy with her efforts and a very hard worker.

Move 14 cubes of mulch

$265

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$150

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$240

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$370

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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.

Plus, you get to specify your location and budget! This way, overpriced, out-of-town experts can be a thing of the past. Best of all, it takes only minutes to book an appointment! To start requesting a mulching service near you, select the “Post a task” button now. Fill out the task post, then get quotes from mulching specialists in your area. From there, simply look through Tasker profiles and offers, and pick the Tasker you like best.

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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

Green waste chipped into mulch and left onsite

$150

Buderim QLD 4556, Australia

13th Nov 2025

I have cut down around 20-30 golden canes and have some excess palm fronds I need chipped into mulch and left onsite so I can spread around gardens Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Garden tidy, weed, remove & replant potted plants, mulch front garden

$500

Port Hacking NSW 2229, Australia

12th Nov 2025

General garden tidy up, weeding, remove and replace pot plants, mulch front garden Type of gardening: Weeding, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Front garden weeded and new mulch

$250

Marangaroo WA, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Front garden bed weeded and new mulch Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Weeding and mulch

$350

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Weeding, cut back bulbs and distribute mulch Type of gardening: Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Mulching gardens

$200

Doonan QLD, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Need someone to mulch some gardens.

Front yard trim, Balance & Mulch

$350

Claremont WA, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Require the front yard to be completed cleaned/mowed, balance the soil /yard and cover with complete mulch on it. Can supply mulch alternate happy with supply and install. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Weeds and mulch

$75

Lake Coogee WA, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Grass pulled and weeds done. I’ll provide the mulch to spread around Type of gardening: Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Weeding and mulching including supply

$400

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Weed front and back gardens, supply and lay mulch. Small areas.

Regular garden maintenance and occasionally extra like mulch

$150

Parkwood QLD, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Lawn mowing garden beds need weeding and mulching Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Had Sam for the first time today. He did a great job, now booked him for regular maintenance.

Garden cleanup - weed, spray, weed mat and mulch.

$400

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Weed, spray, weed mat and mulch. Supply all materials Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Great work, easy to deal with.

Apply Mulch in Garden( Mulch Supplied)

$80

Dural NSW, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Apply Mulch in Garden. Mulch will be supplied by me. Main Garden Bed: Approx 20 Sqm Other Garden Area: Approx 15 Sqm Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Very easy to communicate with and was on time. Got the job done as promised.

Mulch the backyard

$10

Notting Hill VIC 3168, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Need someone to help move mulch from the driveway to the back yard an shovel it into the flower bed behind a retaining wall. the retaining wall is about a meter high at the lowest point. See pic. It will be about 3/4 cubic meter of mulch. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Thx Kevin! Great wok! So tidy and easy to work with. Will certainly have you back. Highly recommend.

Gardening service and wood to mulch or removed from premise’s

$10

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Lawn mawed, tree mulched or remove. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other, Lawn mowing Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Thank you soo much Zafer, your work and standard is amazing quality. I will reach out definitely for further work.

Spreading Mulch

$80

Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Looking for someone to spread a pile of mulch. Needs to be spread about 5 metres from the pile, down a hill.

Excellent job. Punctual and reliable. Highly recommended

Spread soil and mulch in a small garden

$200

Hamilton QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2025

We have 25 bags of soil and 3 bags of mulch which need to be spread in a small garden. Our garden is around our apartment terrace and is about 1 meters high. It is about 3 hours work Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Great work. Spread soil and mulch perfectly. Will use again!

Remove a mound of mulch from lawn, weed and make a flower bed

$500

Spence ACT 2615, Australia

27th Oct 2025

I have an unfortunate incident where someone dumped a whole bunch of mulch instead of making a flower bed. I need someone to remove the mulch and redistribute it, weed the grass underneath, and turn the bed. I also need general weeding including a driveway and paved entrance, pruning, small tree removal. Quote is only to be submitted after visual inspection.

Lachlan is open and friendly and does a really immaculate job. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.

Need 18 bags of 20kg mulch moved to back garden

$60

Bexley NSW, Australia

27th Oct 2025

I need 18 bag’s of 20kgs mulch moved from my front side gate to my back garden. I have a trolley that would assist

Moshen was very efficient and completed the task as I requested. I would use his services again without hesitation

Viburnum hedge - raking, compost, and new mulch layer

$500

Karabar NSW, Australia

26th Oct 2025

I have a large sweet viburnum hedge in my backyard that needs to be prepped for strong spring growth. The hedge runs along my backyard in two sections (approx. 35 m + 15 m = 50 m total length) in a garden bed about 1 m deep. It’s about four years old, well established, with mixed growth strength across sections. I want it set up for maximum growth this season. Step 1 – Clean-up and Removal • Rake out and remove all fallen leaves and the old bark-mulch (laid ~3 years ago). • Leaves are a mix of old viburnum leaves (from thrip damage) and nearby eucalyptus leaves. • Some raking required under the hedge canopy. • Dispose of all waste off-site. Step 2 – Compost & Fertiliser Application • Lay a 2–3 cm compost layer evenly along the hedge base (~50 m × 1 m). • Apply Osmocote All-Purpose fertiliser — roughly one small handful per m² (keeping 5–10 cm clear of stems). • Water in thoroughly to activate and blend compost and Osmocote. Step 3 – New Mulch Layer • Apply 5–7 cm of eucalyptus mulch evenly over the bed to lock in moisture and suppress weeds. • Keep mulch 5–10 cm from hedge trunks to prevent rot. Materials and equipment • Provided by me: Osmocote All-Purpose fertiliser (onsite). • To be sourced and transported by airtasker: ○ Compost: ~1 m³ is my best guess ○ Eucalyptus mulch: ~3 m³ is my best guess • Tasker to provide all own equipment Time:. I guess-timate this is around a 6-8 hours work for an experienced gardener, including green waste removal and supply pick up. Budget: $500 - budget for labour only, inclusive of all activities. I’ll supply the Osmocote onsite, and will pay airtasker for compost, mulch supplies, and green waste disposal (tasker to provide receipts). Other notes: Backyard access via standard side gate (~1 m width). Plenty of working space. Small dog at home who is harmless, but just need to ensure back gate is kept shut so he does not get out. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Excellent job - clear communication, good job. Would hire again

Weeding and Mulching

$550

Illawong NSW, Australia

25th Oct 2025

I need my garden beds weeded and mulched - I have a one ton bag of garden mulch Type of gardening: Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Excellent work thanks Ryan

Mulching and move some garden soil within garden beds

$350

Allambie Heights NSW, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

3cubic metres of mulch needs to be placed in three garden beds. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Really great service. Highly recommend.