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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
As a general guide, one cubic metre of mulch will cover an area of around 40 square metres to a depth of 2.5 cm. If your mulch is made from a coarser material, you might need a layer of about 7.5 to 10 cm. Be careful, though, as too much or too little mulch can harm your plants. A Tasker can help you work out how much mulch your garden needs.
Mulch helps to preserve moisture, prevent weeds from spreading, and improve plant growth. Regular mulching also adds essential nutrients to your soil and plants. Without it, you’ll need to water your plants more often and may have to deal with issues like weeds and soil erosion.
You can usually find mulching supplies at a local garden centre or DIY store. Some Taskers may offer bulk mulch delivery in your area, along with the mulching service itself. Be sure to confirm with your Tasker if the mulch is included in their service. Alternatively, you can post a separate task just for mulch delivery.
This depends on your garden’s needs, including the thickness of the mulch. Many gardening experts recommend watering after applying mulch to help it settle in. This step also helps ensure water can get through the mulch to the soil beneath.
It’s better to plant first and then add mulch, as too much fresh mulch can kill young plants. It can also be a hassle to scrape the mulch away to plant seeds or transfer seedlings. However, if you’ve already laid the mulch down, you can ask an experienced landscaping specialist for advice on how to successfully grow plants afterwards.
It’s best to add mulch after you’ve finished planting, or once your plants have started to grow. This is not only easier, but it also helps you avoid accidentally burying delicate seedlings and shoots under 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.