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Removing weeds and spreading mulch in backyard

$200

Melissa and Brian were awesome, turned up on time and worked their butts off all day in the heat. She cares about doing a good job and communicates well. Very respectful and focused on the job. I was very happy and would definitely hire them again.

Garden clean out, weeding, trimming, top up mulch

$400

Russell arrived on time, understood the task and worked consistently to get it done. It was a very large pile of wood chips! Highly recommend

Move wood chip mulch off driveway

$300

Powered through the task no fuss and cleaned up after mulching completed. Thank you Chris.

Mulch garden

$400

Very polite and hard working. Arrived on time and completed the job well. Highly recommended

Mulching and soil relocation

$120

Nick and Maria were very friendly and professional from the start to end of my gardening job. Would happily recommend to anyone else looking for help!

Clear garden beds of leaves, then spread mulch

$240

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$148

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$213

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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.

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 hedges

$5

Kellyville NSW, Australia

29th Apr 2024

I need someone to come and mulch a bunch of Lilypillies today I will give you Tw0 hUnDrEd Ca$h Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Disposal of mulch

$130

Tootgarook VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2024

We have tree cut and have mulch that needs to be taken away (including all fees)

Bricks plus mulch to place in provided skip bin.

$300

Corinda QLD, Australia

29th Apr 2024

Bricks (small house bricks used as pavers) area approximately 10m w by 2m along with a walkway of bricks about 800 w. Mulch is from recent stump grinding of storm damaged tree & area is approximately 5m by 4m. There is a skip on site.

Helping hand to mulch garden beds

$80

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2024

Need a someone to help me put mulch around garden beds. 1 cubic meter of Mulch will be delivered Today at 1pm. Job will take no more than 2 hours. Needs to be completed today before 3pm Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Completed the job well. Thanks Gavin

Spread 6m3 of mulch around garden beds

$250

Landsdale WA 6065, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Using a wheel barrow, spread 6m3 of mulch around garden beds, to a depth of 50mm. I will be supplying the mulch.

REMOVE MULCH FROM VACANT LAND

$100

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2024

REMOVE MULCH & TREE BRANCH RUBBISH FROM VACANT LAND @ BALWYN NORTH Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Landscaping - Remove soil, mulch and stones

$220

Berwick VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Task includes removal of mulch, soil and stone/gravel as per the pictures below. Job may require a small excavator. Have a green bin but pls quote for removal as well. Dimensions of the Mulch / Soil - ~3 cubic m Dimensions of the Gravel path - 10 m X 14 m (thickness - 6-8 cm) Landscapers welcome as other jobs may be required and discussed i.e paving, turf (synthetic / natural).Pls do not include in the quote.

Need gardener for weeding, mulching, planting.

$500

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Have bought several plants, mulch also ready to go. Unfortunately gardener is unwell and plants are suffering. Need it done asap

Shrub planting and mulching

$300

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

22nd Apr 2024

shrub planting and mulching Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No Mulch located near gardens. A few smaller gardens to replant and medium sized one. Plants will have been placed out.

Michael did an excellent job with the planting and mulching task. He was very punctual, a clear communicator and took great care with the job. I would highly recommend Michael.

Move 10 mt ² compacted mulch moved from front fence to back yard.

$350

Brighton QLD 4017, Australia

21st Apr 2024

I have 10 cubic mtrs of large mulch to be moved from the front of my fence on nature strip to my back yard. I have a wheelbarrow and cart if needed. Will need to be fit and efficient as yard has slight slope and approx 50 + metres distance.

Moved over 10 meters squared on his own oh my god I could not have done it without his and what a decent price such great quick

Need a labourer tomorrow moving mulch

$5

Elderslie NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2024

Moving mulch for labdscaper

Great fella sent one of his labourers , couldn’t have done it without them

Mulch to be pread into gardens at front and rear of house.

$250

Hawthorne QLD 4171, Australia

15th Apr 2024

There will be 1.5-2m3 of black cypress mulch to be spread in the backyard and front yard gardens. The backyard is up one flight of steps. The mulch will be delivered in bulkabag to the front of the house

Excellent job and communication the whole way

Garden mulching/landscaping

$250

Enfield NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Moving 2m3 woodchips from driveway to backyard to mulch paths, under fruit trees and chicken run, soil 1m3 to top up raised bed and fill planter bags. Remove 2m2 grass and top up with soil. Create reo archway (reo, star pickets and angle grinder supplied). Est 4-5hrs work. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great communication, turned up on time and did a great job!

Gardening Work, mulch, soil, planting etc

$200

Southport QLD, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Top garden bed up with soil, planting, top up gardens with mulch, put stones in a garden bed. I have all products here to use. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No

Fast and reliable. Did a nice job with gardening

Spread Garden Mulch to garden beds

$250

Port Noarlunga South SA, Australia

13th Apr 2024

Remove small area of ground cover plus some dead weeds. Spread mulch to 2 areas Total approximately 90m2 Mulch will be supplied Good access with mulch close to areas Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great communication and great job

Gardener needed - wedding, mulching general maintenance

$45

Kirribilli NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2024

Please quote your hourly rate Weeding, hedging , mulching and general garden maintenance. Please quote your hourly rate. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great Airtasker. Recommend to others

Weeding and Mulching

$400

Tugun QLD, Australia

11th Apr 2024

I need my front garden weeded and mulched. One area is 15m x 4m along the driveway. The other is a 8x7m garden bed in front of the house

Tom and Daniela were on time, efficient and hardworking! Lovely people, would 100% reccomend

Weed, Plant and Mulch

$50

Mount Lofty QLD, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Weeding (small sized weeds), plant 4 small plants, and finish mulching a small garden bed/rockery. Mulch is here and ready to go. Tools provided (except gloves). Preferably this Sunday, or a day next week ok too. Please see photo. Type of gardening: Weeding, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Thx Codie, appreciate your help on this task. Looking forward to the next. Cheers, R & C

Need some left over mulch moved or disposed from my lawn.

$45

Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Need a small pile of left over red cmwood chip mulch moved/disposed off. The mulch can be used if you need it for a job.

Job done without any issues and as promised.

Spread mulch on garden

$80

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2024

Spread the pile of mulch (highlighted in blue in photo) onto the garden (highlighted in orange in the photo) and a small area next to it. Asking price includes Airtasker fee Total time needed 2hrs Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Highly recommend!