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Wonderful service with a smile. Went the extra mile and cleared a couple of other things too.
Remove or mulch garden waste
$200
He was a good worker and we got the job done.
I need weeding and mulching
$175
Thanks Brendan!
Weeding Garden Beds and Applying Mulch
$250
Carl was excellent. Hard working, thorough, polite and friendly. Would 100% use again.
Pay per hour, weed and mulch gardening, westleigh
$30
Great work will certainly use him again
I need mulching
$400
Luke did a great job.He is a very hard worker and took on all that I needed doing . He was prompt to answer my request and able to do the task as quickly as I wanted it completed. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
I need garden tidy up, weeds and mulching
$200
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Weeding and mulching
$200
Frankston VIC, Australia
22nd Jul 2024
Native garden bed requiring hand weeding only, no poisons to be used. Clean up of any sticks/bark from neighbouring gums. Spreading of provided mulch. Type of gardening: Weeding, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Gardening work, soil and mulch top up
$300
McLeans Ridges NSW, Australia
22nd Jul 2024
General tidy on some garden beds and moving topsoil and mulch Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No
Mulch and weed gardens
$500
Maroochy River QLD, Australia
22nd Jul 2024
Mulching and weeding of 3 large garden beds Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No
Mulch for garden beds - Hourly Rate $30
$180
Camberwell VIC, Australia
22nd Jul 2024
Go to local garden centre with trailer or ute to collect mulch and then put on beds. Reimburse at cost for mulch. Pay $30 per hour for labour. Access to back garden via laneway Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Assist in hauling mulch from driveway to backyard
$100
Beacon Hill NSW 2100, Australia
21st Jul 2024
Have 3.5 cubic metres of mulch to move from driveway and spread over front and back garden.
Spread mulch in verge - area 4mx7m
$80
Halls Head WA 6210, Australia
21st Jul 2024
Need someone to spread mulch along side driveway and in verge at approx 200mm thickness. Mulch must be supplied also. Area alongside the driveway is too low and vehicles driving over it drop off.
Move mulch over front fence.
$70
Woy Woy NSW, Australia
21st Jul 2024
Please see the picture. I need the rest of this pile of mulch shovelling over the front fence onto my lawn. No need to spread it. Just pile it up as has been done already. Thank you Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Moving mulch front to back
$70
Nedlands WA, Australia
21st Jul 2024
We’ve got a trailer of mulch Need some help moving it from trailer to a garden strip at the back. Wheelbarrow provided. Photo shows some weeds however that is removed Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Move mulch from nature stripe to front garden.
$100
Woy Woy NSW, Australia
19th Jul 2024
Move mulch from nature stripe to front garden. Around the fence basically. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Wesley communicated really well and was prompt. Thank you, will definitely use again.
Make mulch from cut trees
$200
Melton South VIC, Australia
8th Jul 2024
collect all green waste and turn it into organic mulch. No need to use it for our site. Mulch has to be removed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Very please with the job Reliable
Spread Mulch around the backyard
$200
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
3rd Jul 2024
I need mulch spreaded around the backyard (about 50 square meters in total) I will order mulch 4 cubic meters. I have tools onsite (wheelbarrow, rake, shovel) Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Jason went above and beyond. Happy with his work. 100% recommend his services
Mulch tree
$200
Berwick VIC, Australia
2nd Jul 2024
I've cut down some trees and am looking for someone to take them away. If you think mulching them is easiest, happy for you to mulch them.
Thanks for a great job mate!
Mulch garden
$150
Bli Bli QLD, Australia
28th Jun 2024
I have a acreage property that I need to mulch. Need to be fit as it is on a hill. Great exercise! I need help to move the remaining 6 sqcm, will take a few hours. No experience necessary, just move mulch with a wheel barrow from the top of the property to locations down in the garden.
Great hard working guy! Definitely recommend!
Mulching 10m3
$300
Willow Vale QLD, Australia
25th Jun 2024
Mulching of raised garden beds and fruit tree area. Approx 10m3 of mulch supplied by home owner. Work to be carried out on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Faultless service, thank you so much.
Mulch green waste from front yard asap
$100
Laverton VIC, Australia
22nd Jun 2024
Mulch green waste in front yard asap - please see pictures to see how much green waste there is Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Excellent service - would recommend
Gardening - spread some mulch
$40
Pymble NSW, Australia
17th Jun 2024
Need a hand to spread some mulch with me. I have shovel and wheelbarrow but would be great if you could bring your own too. Amount posted is hourly rate. Probably need 2-3 hours. Pls msg your availability today. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No
Paul is a great guy, punctual, hardworking and does a really nice job at gardening. Highly recommended.
Gardening- mainly mulching and clearing
$1,000
Collaroy Plateau NSW, Australia
17th Jun 2024
Looking for 2 x guys for 2 days work. Mainly clearing and mulching. Some minor pruning to be done also. Husband is a builder and will provide clear instructions. Gardener would need to have own equipment. We have a wheel barrow and shovels Type of gardening: Weeding, Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Chris and his team were great. Hard working and the result is awesome highly recommend
Mulch my garden. I will supply the mulch
$100
Duncraig WA 6023, Australia
16th Jun 2024
Mulch my garden. I will supply mulch
Great job. On time and amazing work
Remove some mulch from drive way
$100
Hallam VIC, Australia
14th Jun 2024
Remove some mulch from drive wat
Great work thanks great work
Move and spread 4 cubic metres of garden mulch.
$120
Robina QLD, Australia
11th Jun 2024
Move and spread 4 cubic metres of garden mulch. Mulch will be delivered approx 35 m from the garden.
Punctual, polite and a pleasure to work with.