Supply and spread of hardwood or sugar cane mulch across Sydney garden beds. Suppresses weeds, retains moisture, and finishes garden beds. Priced per cubic metre, supplied and spread.
Book mulching →We supply and spread two mulch types suited to Sydney conditions:
Hardwood chip mulch is a long-lasting, coarse mulch suited to established garden beds with larger shrubs and trees. It breaks down slowly over 2-3 years, adds organic matter to the soil, and suppresses weeds effectively. A 75 mm deep layer is the standard application for established beds.
Sugar cane mulch is a finer, faster-decomposing mulch that works well around vegetables, annuals, and younger plantings. It breaks down in 6-12 months and improves soil structure more quickly than hardwood. Better for vegetable gardens and beds you turn regularly.
A standard garden bed 4 m long by 1 m wide, mulched to 75 mm depth, uses 0.3 cubic metres of mulch. For a full garden refresh on a typical suburban property with several beds, 1-3 cubic metres is common. Our garden measurement tool can help you estimate bed area before you book.
2-4 beds, ~20 sqm total. Typically 0.5-1 m³ of mulch. Labour ~1 hour.
4-8 beds, ~40-60 sqm total. Typically 1.5-3 m³. Labour 2-3 hours.
Multiple large beds, 60+ sqm. 3-6 m³+. Labour half to full day.
Mulching a 20 m² garden bed at 75 mm deep costs $255 in hardwood chip or $250 in sugar cane, supplied and spread (prices as of October 2026). A 40 m² bed costs $480 or $415.
How it’s worked out: $30 call-out plus $150 per m³ for hardwood chip or $110 per m³ for sugar cane, supplied and spread. The amount is your bed area times the depth, rounded up to the next 0.5 m³. Small jobs are $150 per hour of work on site if that’s more. Minimum visit charge $75.
| Bed area | Mulch needed | Hardwood chip | Sugar cane |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 m² | 0.5 m³ | $140 | $140 |
| 10 m² | 1 m³ | $190 | $190 |
| 15 m² | 1.5 m³ | $255 | $250 |
| 20 m² | 1.5 m³ | $255 | $250 |
| 30 m² | 2.5 m³ | $405 | $365 |
| 40 m² | 3 m³ | $480 | $415 |
| 60 m² | 4.5 m³ | $705 | $590 |
| 80 m² | 6 m³ | $930 | $750 |
| 100 m² | 7.5 m³ | $1,155 | $925 |
We spread at 50 mm, 75 mm (recommended), 100 mm. A deeper layer needs more mulch, so it costs more; the quote works it out from your depth.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pet waste in a work area | $10 per instance, put in your general waste bin |
| No access at the booked time | $50 (on a first visit, the deposit is kept instead) |
| Minimum visit charge | $75 |
| Deposit | $50 when you book, taken off your first visit |
Prices as of October 2026. Table prices assume easy access and green waste left on site. Your quote uses your exact measurements and answers. How we price.
Get your exact price →For established garden beds, 75 mm (7.5 cm) is the standard depth. This is deep enough to suppress most weeds and retain moisture effectively without smothering plant roots. For new plantings or vegetable gardens, 50 mm is usually sufficient. Keep mulch pulled back 5-10 cm from plant stems to avoid collar rot.
Hardwood chip mulch lasts 2-3 years, is better for established shrubs and trees, and gives a neat tidy appearance. Sugar cane mulch breaks down in 6-12 months, improves soil faster, and is better around vegetables and annuals. Most Sydney gardens use hardwood for permanent beds and sugar cane for vegetable patches.
For a typical suburban property with several established garden beds, 1-3 cubic metres is common. A small courtyard garden might need 0.5-1 m³. A large property with extensive beds can need 5+ m³. Use our garden measurement tool to trace your beds and get an estimate before booking.
Hardwood chip mulch in a Sydney garden typically needs topping up every 2-3 years as it breaks down. Sugar cane mulch needs refreshing annually. A good indicator is when you can see soil through the mulch layer or the depth has dropped below 30-40 mm.
Pick a date online. Pay a deposit to confirm. We handle the rest.
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