A person spreading mulch in a garden bed, distributing the the dark brown organic material around plants and flowers.
A person spreading mulch in a garden bed, distributing the the dark brown organic material around plants and flowers.

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Recent Mulching reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Andrew did a great job! We will be using him again.

Spread out 10m3 mulch

$300

Great job done properly

Move 5m of mulch and spread on garden bed

$150

Wow, what a fantastic man, honest it hard working, polite.

Weed front yard, replace with 1m3 mulch (provided)

$120

Dean was very professional and did excellent work to tidy up the garden.

Garden maintenance/ mulching/ lawn moving

$500

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Top Mulching related questions

If you’re looking for related services in Outer East Melbourne, some of the most popular on Airtasker right now include Weeding, Garden Maintenance, Garden Tidy Up, Garden Planting, and Pruning. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in Outer East Melbourne.

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 in Outer East Melbourne

Move and Spread 3m3 of Mulch | Forest Hill

$200

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Move and Spread 3m3 of Mulch | Forest Hill Looking for someone to move around 3 cubic metres of mulch from the front of the house to the backyard and spread it across the garden beds. * Around 40–50m from front to back using the existing pathway. * Must bring your own wheelbarrow and rake. * Spread the mulch evenly and leave the garden beds looking neat. * Need to be careful around the new plants and keep mulch away from their stems. * Please use the pathway when moving the mulch to avoid damaging any plants. * Clean up any leftover mulch from the paths once finished. Mulch is already supplied, so it’s just moving and spreading it. Located in Forest Hill. Looking to get this done ASAP. Please provide your best fixed price and earliest availability. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Danny and son were amazing. Worth ethic, timing, no fuss. Thanks.

Presale Garden Tidy & Front Mulching – Steep/Rocky Block

$1,500

Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

29th Oct 2026

Looking for an efficient team with heavy-duty commercial brush cutters to complete a cosmetic presale garden tidy up. The block is 1,488 m² and sits on a steep, rocky embankment. We need it looking neat, tidy, and managed for upcoming real estate photography. Scope of Work: 1. Slope Clearing: Heavy brush-cut/whippersnip the knee-high weeds on the steep rock faces. This can be "cut and drop" directly onto the slope to act as a neat ground cover—no heavy hauling of weeds off the cliff face required. 2. Debris Collection: Gather and remove existing loose, fallen down tree branches and garden waste scattered around the property. 3. Supply & Lay Mulch: Source, deliver, and spread 10 cubic meters of dark organic woodchip or pine bark mulch across the front yard/garden beds to maximize curb appeal. 4. General Tidy: Blow down and clear the driveway and paths of any stray clippings once finished. 5. Gutter Cleaning: Meticulously clean out all roof gutters around the house, ensuring they are free of leaves, mud, and debris so they present perfectly for real estate drone shots. Requirements: • Must have your own commercial-grade brush cutters, safety gear, and a truck/trailer to supply the mulch and dispose of the branches. • Experience with steep terrain or rocky embankments is a major plus. • The offer price must be fully inclusive of the 10m³ mulch supply, delivery, and green waste tipping fees. Ready to book immediately. Perfect job for a hardworking 2 or 3-person crew who wants a solid 1-to-2 day turnaround. Please include your availability in your offer. Type of gardening: Weeding, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Branch mulching

$1,200

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

26th Oct 2026

Need branch’s mulched they are on a empty block so can drive on the site

Some tree branches to mulch

$200

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Had a tree cut down recently. Mist has been processed for firewood but some of the smaller branches need mulching. Would love someone with a mulcher to come and process them. Mulch can be left onsite in the same location as the branches. Easy driveway access.

Gardener, mulching, whipper snipping

$1,000

Chirnside Park VIC 3116, Australia

19th Oct 2026

All kinds of garden maintenance work in one location Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Moving principally mulch and bags of cement for garden project

$60

Warrandyte VIC 3113, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I will need 1 cubic meter of mulch and 2 bags of cement carrying up a gentle slope to an area where I am spreading the mulch and building a fence. I will spread the mulch myself. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Backyard re-mulching – approx. 4 m³ over 3–4 visits

$10

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

7th Oct 2026

Backyard re-mulching – approx. 4 m³ over 3–4 visits I’m looking for someone to supply and spread regular garden mulch throughout the garden beds in my backyard in Ringwood North. I estimate around 4 cubic metres in total, covering approximately 80 m² at a depth of ~70-100 mm. The actual quantity and depth can be confirmed after reviewing photos or inspecting the site. I’d like the work completed over 3–4 separate visits, ideally around 1 cubic metre at a time, rather than having all 4 cubic metres delivered at once. This will avoid a large pile outside the house and minimise daily-life disruption. Timing is flexible, so this could suit someone fitting smaller jobs around their existing schedule. Please quote an all-inclusive price by "per cubic metre", covering mulch supply, delivery, moving it into the backyard and spreading it. If weeding, weed treatment or other preparation is needed, please include this in your rate and explain what is covered. Please also specify the type of mulch you would supply. The listed budget is a placeholder, as the final scope and price may need to be confirmed after a site inspection. I’m happy to provide more photos and access details. Please include your price per cubic metre and estimated total for 4 cubic metres across the separate visits. PS. I’m familiar with mulch prices per cubic metre, as many garden suppliers publish them. I’d prefer you to include your labour in an all-inclusive price per cubic metre, rather than charge by the hour or task, as that makes it easier for me to understand and calculate the total cost. Thank you. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Nice work and good quality man!

Move 3 cubic meter mulch

$100

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Move 3 cubic meter of mulch from front of house to backyard. Will need to bring your own wheel barrow. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Mulch tree branches

$400

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

6th Oct 2026

I need a pile of branches and offcuts mulched. Refer to pictures. one of from trees and one is from cordyliners You will need to have at least a 100mm mulcher Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Used for a job and they went over and above. Did an amazing job. Highly recommend and will use again

Lawn revival, mowing, mulching, tree pruning and weeding

$500

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Lawn mowing, weed removal, mulching, tree pruning Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Landscaping, garden edging, mulch, lights, roll out turf

$1,000

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Install garden edging Lay black mulch Install garden lights Install plants Lay down turf Box it up and neaten up the area

Mulch / Woodchip delivery

$10

Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Free woodchip / mulch drop off - Olinda. Looking for arborists or tree crews needing somewhere to unload clean woodchips. • Large loads welcome • Easy roadside access • Drop point is on large nature strip • Quick unload - no need to enter property • Fresh mixed arborist chips fine • No soil, rubbish, treated timber. Can accept a few logs but mostly mulch. • No tipping fee Please message before dropping with approximate load size and timing.

Branches mulched

$10

Lysterfield VIC 3156, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Have several conifers cut down and need firewood removed or mulched

Spread mulch around the garden in the garden beds

$150

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

13th Sep 2026

I have 5-6 cub mulch on my front lawn that needs to be spread in the garden beds at the back. I do have a shovel and wheel barrow. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Good communicator, quality work, professional in nature.

Mulching green waste

$300

Lysterfield VIC 3156, Australia

12th Sep 2026

We have quite a bit of green waste needing mulching.

Great job!! Did exactly as was asked. Thanks so much.

Would like the front area planted, add soil and mulch the area.

$1,000

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Gardening landscaping needing for new plants in garden beds, add soil and add mulch to the area as well. Will require some weeding. Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

What an amazing job! Would highly recommend and we will be booking them again. Attention to detail, very hard working and lots of care and interest in the work. We were very happy with the end result and have only good things to say. Sometimes you get worried on these apps but they sometimes you find amazing tradies and here are two you have to book

Help mulching a garden

$200

Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia

25th Aug 2026

wheel barrowing mulch onto garden beds - 4hrs Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

efficient, reliable and gets the job done!

Tree mulching

$50

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Tree branches mulching Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great and accurate and professional

Mulch green waste

$300

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Large amount of green waste / pruned trees requiring mulching or removal

Thanks so much Jay! Super efficient and timely. Great communication. Appreciate your hard work! Will definitely use Jay again :)

Mulch done

$150

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Moving mulch around front yard from a big pile

Amazing job very efficient spread mulch for me left everything nice and tidy :)