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"Alex moved a huge amount of mulch around my property. Knew what the job would take to do and go it done quickly"
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"Kudzi communicated clearly. When the job had to be rescheduled (due to weather), Kudzi communicated promptly and punctua..."
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"Mark is very efficient and has really good attention to detail. He is honest and communicates clearly. I'm very impresse..."
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"Jamie was great, responsive and provided a good quote. The work was done quickly and as asked. Will definitely recommend..."
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"Great bloke, would use again"
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"Thanks again Luke, for helping us keep on top of this unwieldy garden! Always lovely to have you over and know the place..."
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"Emad did an excellent job! Thank you."
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"Sam worked very hard and achieved what I needed done efficiently and quickly. Highly recommended. "
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Recent Mulching reviews in Canberra
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Pick up and Spread Eucalyptus Mulch
$300
Fabulous job. This guy is a hard worker.
Help move mulch
$80
Adam was great to deal with. Very prompt responses to any messages. Arrived on time and worked very efficiently to get a big task done. Left everything very neat and tidy.
Mulch spreading
$200
Polite young man and a job well done
Garden clean up including weeding and mulching
$250
Amir is a nice guy, I think you can rely on him.
Moving mulch
$100
Awesome job. Top bloke, hard worker. Perfect result.
Mulching garden beds
$200
low
$150
median
$230
high
$350
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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.
Recent Mulching tasks in Canberra
Green waste mulched
$800
Weston ACT, Australia
11th Apr 2024
Trees and small plants will be removed and stored on the front yard Require mulching and removal from house block
Move mulch
$300
Denman Prospect ACT 2611, Australia
6th Apr 2024
Got 7m³ of mulch delivered that I need moved around the yard
Alex moved a huge amount of mulch around my property. Knew what the job would take to do and go it done quickly
Pittospurm hedge trimming and mulch filling
$150
Franklin ACT, Australia
18th Mar 2024
Pittosporums hedge trimming and garden mulch filling
very detail and neat work happy to recommend and engage again
30 cubic metres of garden mulch to be spread
$900
Narrabundah ACT, Australia
14th Mar 2024
Mulch spreading Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No
Distributing some mulch.
$120
O'Connor ACT, Australia
12th Mar 2024
Distribution of mulch Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Small holes dug for planting and distributing some mulch.
$200
O'Connor ACT, Australia
11th Mar 2024
I need some small holes dug for planting. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Moving and laying mulch
$25
Kambah ACT, Australia
11th Mar 2024
10sqm forest mulch to lay over existing garden bed. Wheelbarrow, shovel and mulch rake supplied. Mulch is located within 20 metres of the area to be covered. Pay $25 per hour max 14 hours.
Jamie was great, responsive and provided a good quote. The work was done quickly and as asked. Will definitely recommend for future work. Thank you!
Mulch laying- 8 cubic metres
$750
Kambah ACT, Australia
9th Mar 2024
Forest litter laid - mostly in backyard. 1 cubic metre at front. I will have the mulch delivered.
Kris is lovely but needs to know his limits on what he can and can’t do. Mulching not his forte. Especially on a big job.
Small garden help. planting; shade clothe; weeding, fertilise & mulch.
$100
Phillip ACT, Australia
1st Mar 2024
Prefer to complete over Easter or a Sunday Plant a mid-sized tree from a pot – needs a bigish hole dig up a mid-sized tree and put in a pot install some shade clothe (4m squared) distribute mulch and soil in our courtyard garden; weed pathways & pull out creeper re-pebble pathways. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Hedging, trimming bushes, weeding, mulching.
$200
Nicholls ACT, Australia
25th Feb 2024
Hedging, shaping some bushes, clearing away leaves, general tidy up. Could be a regular service. Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Very happy with Luke - great job! Would hire again.
68 cubic metres of mulch to be spread
$1,000
Narrabundah ACT, Australia
13th Feb 2024
68 cubic metres of mulch needs to be spread around 2 areas of playground equipment. The mulch is to be spread to approx. 20-30cm depth. The mulch has been dumped on the edge of both playgrounds. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No
Emad was very professional. Job was very well done and he was a great communicator.
Spread mulch over garden
$200
Oxley ACT, Australia
10th Feb 2024
I need help spreading mulch over a garden. The pile is on the driveway and the garden is at the front of the property, it does not need to be moved very far. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Great job, thank you.
Garden trim, weed, mulch. Replenish soil in standing vegetable bed.
$800
Monash ACT, Australia
9th Feb 2024
I have two small garden areas which need weeding, trimming of small shrubs and bushes, and remulching. Also need paved areas swept and weeds sprayed. A standing vegie bed needs its soil replenished. Mulch and soil need to be picked up for this job, and all trimmings/rubbish need to be removed. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Before Friday, 1 March 2024
John was very punctual and polite and came well prepared for the work needed. He listened to what I needed and followed through with all the tasks.
Mulch spreading
$150
Belconnen, ACT
6th Feb 2024
Spread about 3 cubic metres of mulch around a couple of parts of the garden. - Due date: Before Thursday, 7 March 2024
Jayden was punctual, hard working and great to deal with.
Weeding and mulching
$150
Strathnairn ACT, Australia
5th Feb 2024
Weed killing and removal, mulching - Due date: Flexible
Remove soil and mulch mawson
$200
Mawson ACT, Australia
1st Feb 2024
Need someone to clear excess soil and mulch from a landscaping job. About 2m total. Need job done today (01/02). Location Mawson - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 February 2024
Great communication and completed the task in a timely manner.
Mulch spread around gardens, wheelbarrow and shovels provided if req.
$300
Page ACT, Australia
25th Jan 2024
Mulch to be spread over gardens beds around the back,front and side yards of the property, wheelbarrow and shovels provided if required around 10m2 of organic mulch has already been delivered on the front driveway - Due date: Before Sunday, 28 January 2024
Weeding, cutting back, spreading mulch.
$300
Chapman ACT, Australia
12th Jan 2024
Job as stated above behind a rock wall across the back of the block about 2 metres wide varies a bit with a hedge, dont need the hedge cut just whats in front, some ivy coming through from the back neighbour. Its roughly 28 metres across the back from left to right. A couple of privets need sawing back so i can drill a hole and poison them they are only just over knee height. Poisons cant be used on weeds generally as i have a hedge and a dog. I have about 10-12 large bags of mulch stored which needs to be dispersed when finished.
Matthew did an excellent job, worked hard and did everything I wanted done and extra. He is courteous and cleans up after he is finished, I would use him again.
Mulching of garden beds
$5
Nicholls ACT, Australia
27th Dec 2023
Pick up of materials and re- mulch of garden beds ,front and back yards ,neg price on application - Due date: Before Friday, 5 January 2024
Spread mulch on front garden
$200
Ainslie ACT, Australia
12th Nov 2023
Spread mulch on front garden Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Easy, responsive and did a great job!