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Really happy Mel came out, will definitely be using again

Gardening and mulching

$5

Very professional, will work with Darren again.

Remove weeds (minimal) and spread black mulch

$220

Jonathan and his staff did a fantastic job for me spreading mulch in a very challenging landscape. Offered to go above and beyond by planting the shrubs I also needed in the ground. Punctual, polite, efficient and personable!

Spreading mulch in garden beds

$300

Knows his stuff, and happy to help.

Prune, weed, and mulch garden bed

$150

Hard worker and went above and beyond so would recommend him. Thank you heaps for a great job

Tree mulching

$100

Chris is very capable and knowledgeable about many aspects of gardening, in particular permaculture. He’s a hard worker and completed the task to our 100% satisfaction. I highly recommend Chris for any gardening task, whether it is simple or more complex.

Gardening, landscaping, mulching, weeding (4+hr/week)

$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

Verge Clean-Up + Mulch Supply (Front Corner & Side Verge)

$400

Maylands WA, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Job Overview Looking for a reliable and detail-focused gardener to: Clean up and mulch the front corner verge (main visual focus) Tidy and clear the longer side verge Supply and spread mulch for the front verge (~1m³) Remove and dispose of all green waste What’s Needed 1. Front Corner Verge (Most Visible Area): Remove leaves, weeds, and debris Supply approx. 1m³ of natural or budget-friendly mulch Spread mulch evenly Tidy and edge near paving and path 2. Side Verge Along Fence: General tidy-up of verge grass, weeds, and leaf litter No major pruning — just a clean and neat presentation Trim and edge back from the footpath where needed Light clean around base of trees 3. Green Waste Removal: No green bin available — please take all waste with you 🛠️ Please Bring: All tools/equipment for weeding, edging, cleanup, and mulch spreading Trailer or ute to collect mulch and remove waste Approx. 1m³ of clean bark mulch (natural colour preferred — doesn’t need to be fancy) All costs should be included in your quote — labour, mulch supply, and tip fees Notes: Access is easy, with street parking available Flexible with timing, but sooner is better Happy to provide extra photos if needed Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Bamboo mulched

$300

Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia

28th Jun 2025

I have a large pile of bamboo and small pile of tree branches than requires chipping. Nothing to be removed as we will use as mulch. Please note the driveway to determine if your chipper can be towed down. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Mulch spreading

$150

Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I have bags of sugar cane mulch that need spreading on my backyard.

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

Gardening - sort out mulch boundaries

$650

Ipswich QLD, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Need mulch to be sourced and laid out for 3 boundary wall boundaries between the asphalt and fence. Needs to be laid out cleanly and with weedmat to prevent any weed/ garden growth. Boundaries - facing block On left 1m x 23. Back wall 2m x25 On right 1m wide x 23m Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

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

Gardening (weeding, mulch spreading, etc)

$250

Annerley QLD, Australia

24th Jun 2025

The garden needs a thorough weed. Some plants will need pruning. I will purchase some mulch to spread on the garden once weeding is complete. Estimate 4 hrs of work Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Gardening help - gardens mulched & green waste moved to skip

$150

Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Will need Wheel burrow 3 cubic metres of mulch to be placed in garden beds (wide yard and flat, most gardens out front, full access) Green waste (already chopped down, some might need to be cut smaller) moved from backyard to skip bin on kerb. Ideally Sat 28th June, could do Fri 27th Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Thank you. Clear communication and excellent work. Punctual. Super polite and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Mulch/Chipping of Garden Waste

$200

Wembley WA 6014, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

Need garden green waste mulched/chipped and taken away Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

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!

Garden Tidy Up - Weeding & Mulch

$100

Bundall QLD, Australia

20th Jun 2025

Need help with garden tidy up, including weeding, dig up some plants and adding mulch/straw. All tools, mulch, green bins etc supplied. Need it done in the next 5 days Approx 3 hours of work Will pay for extra hours if required. If you are handy I have other jobs around the house like decking repair. Type of gardening: Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Tony did a great job on the overgrown garden including weeding & mulch.

Remove weed matting, spread mulch

$250

Padbury WA 6025, Australia

14th Jun 2025

I'm after someone to remove the existing weed matting from my verge, and spread the mulch that has been delivered across the verge. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

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

Clear out weeds/overgrowth from garden beds and put down mulch

$300

Safety Beach NSW 2456, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Clear weeds + overgrowth from garden beds and apply mulch Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Thank you Rani! Amazing job and so helpful. Highly recommended!

Mulch Area 3

$780

South Perth WA, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Offer includes: • Supply & installation of black mulch at a thickness of 50mm to help keep its colour and prevent weeds from coming through (Third area) • Area left clean & tidy upon completion • Labour / Fuel / Delivery • Tools & Equipment - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JXF1SMY4Y811WSZ99Q48PRPS

2nd time using Cam to lay some mulch for me. Prompt responses and organisation. Did a great job! Definitely recommend & will use Cam again! :)

Clear mulch and weeds from garden

$120

St Marys NSW, Australia

10th Jun 2025

Need weeds pulled and mulch removed from 2 x garden beds Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Huge thank you to James and his team. Our garden looks fantastic - a professional job, neat and tidy and much quicker than expected! We are so happy with the result and can’t thank you enough!

Moving mulch

$40

Southport QLD, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Hi everyone I need help to move mulch in the garden It might take around 1 hour or so. If it takes more than one hour, I will pay you on the day accordingly. The mulch will be delivered to the property so I just need help to move it to the backyard. Please let me know if you are available for around 10 or 11 am either Saturday or Sunday. We have wheelbarrow and everything ready for you Thanks

Excellent job done! Thanks so much. Will definitely use his services again

Mow & Trim lawn + Mulch

$250

Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

4th Jun 2025

(MUST be done by the 10th, regardless of rain, the 5th (tomorrow) looks rain free, but might be raining all week after that) Need some to: -Mow the front lawn and nature strip (About 150m2) on a high setting as to not brown the lawn -Whipper snip said lawn edges/fence^ -Mulch shown garden beds (I will provide mulch) (will highlight garden beds in photos) Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping, Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Fantastic, friendly and fast. Went above and beyond.

Mulch delivery & spreading

$300

South Perth WA, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

I need black mulch delivered and spread around then cleaned up after on the paving

Cam was so great to deal with. Fast and easy communication! He did a fantastic job of my front yard and cleaned up after so looked very neat & tidy. Very happy!!