THE BENIFITS OF MULCH

Mulching Is Essential To The Survival Of Your Garden 

During The Warmer Months It Helps Keep Plant Roots Cooler

In Colder Months Mulch Protects Plant Roots From Winter Cold &

Helps Prevent Frost Heaving In Which Plants Are Literally Pushed Out Of The

Ground By The Natural Expansion & Contraction Of The Soil As It Cools Off & Heats Up

Mulch Will Reduce The Amount Of Water That

Evaporates From Your Soil

Greatly Reducing The Need To Water Your Plants Regularly

Mulch Improves The Quality Of Your Soil By Breaking Up Clay & Allowing Better Water & Air Movement Throughout The Soil

Mulch Provides Nutrients To Sandy Soil & Improves Its Ability To Hold Water

WHAT MULCH IS RIGHT FOR MY GARDEN ?

When Choosing A Mulch For Your Garden You Need

To Consider A Couple Of Things

What Type Of Plants You

Have In Your Garden

The Area In Your Garden Being Mulched Whether You Prefer An Organic Mulch Or An Inorganic Mulch

All Mulches Will Assist In Slowing Down Moisture Loss & Suppressing Weed Growth

There Are Advantages & Disadvantages To Both Products

ORGANIC MULCHES

Include Barks, Wood Chips, Eucy Mulch, Coloured Wood Chips, Mushroom Mulch

 These Products Being Natural Decompose Over Time To Add Nutrients To The Soil

Pine Bark Mulches Are Well Suited To Formal Gardens

As They Tend To Be More Consistent In Colour & Shape

Colour Enhanced Mulches Such As Red Wood Chip & Midnight Black Mulch Are Long Lasting & Add A Contrasting Colour Accent To Any Formal Garden.

Coloured Mulches Are Great For Brightening Up That Dull Spot In Your Garden

Or Highlighting A Feature Plant Or Artistic Feature & Providing

A Strong Colour

Contrast To The Foliage

TYPES OF INORGANIC MULCHES

Inorganic Mulches Such As Gravel & Pebbles Are Longer Lasting But Don’t Contribute Nutrients Or Soil Conditioning Features To The Soil

However They Are The Best Soil Insulators  Because

They Don’t Break Down They Keep Soil Warmer For Longer

Promoting Helpful Bacteria & Can Sometimes  Extend

The Growth Period Of Your Plants

HOW MUCH MULCH DO I NEED?

Mulch Is Available In Bulk

 Bulk Mulch Is Measured In Cubic Metre's

YOU CAN CALCULATE THE VOLUME OF MULCH

YOU REQUIRE FOR YOUR PROJECT BY USING THE CALCULATOR

PROVIDED ON THE PRODUCT GALLERY PAGE OR

FOR QUICK ACCESS ON THE NAVIGATION PANEL ABOVE

BEFORE APPLYING MULCH

Before Applying Mulch Remove Weeds & Water Thoroughly

This Will Help You Get The Most Benefit From Your New Mulch

Replace The Grass Under Trees With Mulch  To Minimise Competition

For Water & Nutrients This Mimics The Way Trees Grow In Nature

Keep The Mulch 6-to-12 inches Away From The Base Of Trees & Shrubs

Apply 2-to-4 inches Of Mulch In All Planting Areas

Disclaimer:  Please Be Advised That Some Mulch - Topsoils & Compost Products May Contain Glass

This Is Due To The Manufacturing Process Of These Products As Some Are Made From Recycled Materials

You Are Required To Wear Gloves & Mask At All Times When Handling These Products As They Can Contain Small Particles & Foreign Matter