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Excellent communication and work. I would highly recommend!

Two piles of tree branches mulched and removed

$100

total pleaseure and carried out the job to a tee !

Spread of Mulch

$1,000

Great job, Tristan. Timely done and quality above expectations.

Gardener to remove weed and lay mulch

$100

Did an excellent job.

Gardening-light labour, weeding, pruning, mulch. 2 hrs

$100

Good taster completed the job well & communicated throughout

Garden weeding & mulching

$500

Awesome service, highly recommend Tim. Really appreciate it.

Lawns weeds mulching

$150

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$376

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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

Mulch Garden Beds

$350

Maddington, Western Australia

14th Feb 2026

Hi there! I’m looking for someone to help spread 10 cubic meters of mulch across my back garden beds. The mulch is already on-site, The job involves evenly spreading the mulch, and leaving the area neat and tidy. Details: Location: Maddington Mulch already supplied Flat rate: $350 Requirements: Experience with garden work preferred Own tools (wheelbarrow, shovel, rake) a plus Reliable and able to work efficiently

Weed gardens. Prune roses. Install weed mat. Put fresh mulch.

$400

Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Weed garden beds. Install weed mat. Mulch area. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Most of a big old jacaranda needs removing/ mulching

$1,000

Ashfield, New South Wales

12th Feb 2026

One massive old jacaranda needs mulching and removal. Not the stump, just the parts already cut down. Tree is already down and some has been taken, looking to get rid of the rest Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes, but this job requires them to be removed

Move mulch into garden and move soil in aswell

$250

Brighton East VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Require someone to spread mulch and soil in the garden. Approx 2m3 of mulch Approx 1.5m3 of soil Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Pick up and disposal of green waste/tree mulch

$80

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Pick up of tree stump grindings and mulch and disposal

Help move soil and mulch in gardens 1 cubic meter of each

$250

Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia

12th Feb 2026

To remove existing mulch and prep gardens for new soil and mulch. Avoid damaging irrigation which is exposed in places. Replace new soil and mulch on top. 2 people for 5 hours. Max. 10hrs labour or less. 1 cubic meter of soil 1 cubic meter of mulch Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 30m²-50m² Has green waste bin: No

Clean weeds front yard and front nature strip add Mulch

$150

Aintree VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Pullout all the weeds in front yard( Mulch and weedmat done) and mow the front nature strip. in Woodlea, Aintree. Small area only. Remove all weeds from site. Add mulch to fix the front yard. Need to look really tidy and clean with new mulch - Due date: Flexible

Mulching all garden waste (trees and bushes)

$600

Narre Warren North VIC 3804, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Land clean up. Trees and bushes have been removed and placed in a pile, we need someone to come and mulch the lot. Either take away the mulch or leave on land. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Shift mulch from one end of yard to other. Area roughly 24m x 7m

$300

Wakerley QLD, Australia

9th Feb 2026

Shift excess mulch from one area to another area of the yard - roughly 24m x 7m to be covered. Have barrow, spade, rake if needed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Lovely guy and great work ethic!

Pulling out flowers to tidy up garden beds and spread mulch

$150

Chifley NSW 2036, Australia

9th Feb 2026

Pull flowers and weeds to tidy up and lay mulch Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Lewis is incredible, super helpful, turned up on time and kept me informed through the process. Highly recommended.

Green Waste Pickup and Disposal

$250

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

7th Feb 2026

I have a large backyard and front yard’s worth of tree clippings and leaves that I need picked up and disposed of. Open to chipping or mulching on site if you are equipped. All waste will be moved to the front driveway for easy access. See pics for idea of volume and type of waste. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No

Great Airtasker, did a great job cleaning up our yard and clearing green waste.

Landscape work in laying turf, mulch and small garden edging

$400

Chapel Hill QLD, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I need someone to finish this job for me involving leveling the soil, laying the turf, placing the garden stone edging and removing weeds then putting down the mulch.

Dan did excellent work and went above and beyond with a great deal of skill and care.

Move and spread mulch (3m3)

$200

Highton VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Hi there, looking for a labour had to help remove and spread mulch around this property. Will be approx 3 cubic metres. I will be on site also moving mulch/installing edging/creating a pathway but need a hand to do some grunt work. All up will be about 3 hours work. Cheers Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Couldn’t be happier with the work. Simon showed up early, left late, was friendly and positive - all while working super hard. Thank you for your efforts!

Remove all stones, lava rocks and mulch

$1,200

Croydon VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Remove all stones/ lava rocks and mulch ready for new turf to go down. Trees will be removed by 9am Thursday and will have suitable access for a digger/ dingo. Please include all rubbish removal

Great bunch of guys, hard working and very happy

Plant 30 plants, add garden mix, drainage rock and mulch

$400

Glenhaven NSW 2156, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Looking for someone experienced with basic landscaping/gardening to help complete garden bed works. Scope of work: Plant 30 small plants into an existing garden bed Move and spread garden mix evenly across the bed Lay drainage rock where required Finish by applying mulch over the garden bed once planting is complete. I have all materials.

Excellent! Highly recommend

Handyman - move mulch to its place in garden

$100

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

30th Jan 2026

Needs to be done asap. Today - Need the red bark spread out into the garden - down the driveway on both sides and in the exposed areas and some in the balcony pots. Bring your own tools/shovel/gloves or whatever you need and cleaned- up asap - Simple bark spreading job. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Great work. He was on time and did a great job with the garden. Amazing Airtasker will highly recommend.

Gardener needed - weeding, mulching planting Mona Vale

$1,500

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Need 1-1.5 days of gardening maintenance and small amount of planting. Must be done before the end of the day on Monday 2nd Feb. Need someone to weed and mulch our garden beds in Mona Vale. Garden beds need to mulched with Midnight Fines or Similar. Some minimal pruning of garden plants also required and weeding of all garden beds before mulching. I imagine we need around 1.5 cubic meters of midnight fines mulch. Please advise if price includes supply and delivery of mulch. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Andre did an outstanding job on our gardens. He came up with a planting plan for the empty garden beds, planted new plants and redistributed some of the existing plants to make it all look cohesive. Andre is extremely professional and lovely to work, would definitely use him again.

Qoute to mulch green waste

$10

Pakenham South VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2026

I have a large pile of grass waste that am considering to be mulched you can carry the mulch with you just looking for a qoute how much it will cost it's approximately 5-6 cubic meters you can leave thick branches on site .

Awsome highly recommend

Looking to have some green waste mulched or removed

$150

Mount Dandenong, Victoria

28th Jan 2026

Green waste 5 piles - very easy access - bring a mulcher and spit it into the beds or remove it

Great work, nice person

Mulch - spread 4m³ of mulch in front garden beds

$160

Doreen VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Looking for someone to spread approximately 3- 4 cubic metres of mulch across front garden Existing black mulch already down – this is top-up / overlay only to hide black mulch - no digging required . Do you have gardening experience? Location Doreen Cheers Coverage depth approx 3–4cm Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Excellent Quality Efficient Service, look forward to booking the next project, highly recommend! Thank you!