With the worst drought in 100 years taking hold at unprecedented levels all over Australia, the importance of water management is critical.
The general public is also aware, more than ever, of the value of mulching in order to optimise the water reaching the garden bed, the retention of moisture in the soil and controlling run-off.
Mulching can prevent evaporation from the soil by up to 70 per cent. The break down of organic mulch also releases nutrients into the soil to maximise fertility.
Using water more efficiently can result in significant cost savings and environmental benefits. The use of premium products to promote growth and reduce water waste is a priority for all.

Benefits of mulch

• 100% environmentally friendly
• Prevents up to 75% of water loss due to evaporation
• Suppresses and inhibits weed growth
• Promotes stronger growth rates & improves yields
• Improves the visual appeal of gardens & landscaping
• Adds organic matter to soil
• Encourages micro-organisms
• Improves worm populations
• Improves air porosity & water movement through the soil
• Provides organic nutrients
• Reduces garden maintenance
• Improves soil friability allowing water and nutrients to penetrate to the plants root system
• Helps improve pH balance
• Reduces the watering requirement of gardens

Types of Mulch and Barks:

Cypress Products:

Cypress Mulch

Cypress Uni Mulch

Cypress Chip

Cypress Mulch will last longer and retain its colour for longer periods than other forms of mulch, making it a cost effective product for any garden application.
Cypress Mulch has a natural termite resistance as well as a natural fresh fragrant smell.
Cypress Mulch retains moister for longer and represses weed growth ensuring all soil nutrients go towards feeding your plants.
Cypress mulch improves soil structure increasing microbial and worm activity in your soil and is PH neutral.

For best results apply an even cover of around 75mm – 100mm thickness all over your garden and every 3months turn with a garden fork to maintain best water penetration and to rejuvenate colour.

Tea Tree Mulch:

• Contains a wide variety of plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potash) which compost down to enrich the soil.
• Inhibits weed growth, yet is highly absorbent, allowing water to freely penetrate.
• Reduces need for watering as its natural qualities enhance moisture retention.
• Enriches the soil and stimulates fast growth of plants and crops.
• Worm friendly to improve soil structure.
• Free of chemicals, weeds and seeds.
• Has a natural feel, look and colour to enhance your garden.
• Provides a better matting effect when spread.
• Normally lasts up to 12 months.

Unlike many commercial mulches or chip products, Tea Tree Mulch does not draw moisture away from where it is needed, or overheat surrounding plants, or infest with weeds and seeds or chemicals, or attract pests like snails or white ants.
After removing existing weeds, a 75mm – 100mm coverage is recommended application.

Hoop Pine Mulch:

Pine has a rich brown curly appearance and is renowned for its ability to cling on to sloping terrain, long lasting, resistance to high winds, to absorb and retain moisture and is also extremely low maintenance.  Installation should be to a depth of 100mm to 150mm. It is rich in colour and is very long lasting.

Pine Bark (small and large)

Rich dark bark chips in either a one inch or two to four inch size, extremely long lasting and makes any garden look fantastic. Very low maintenance and easy to handle, application should be around the 100mm – 150mm.

Hardwood Chip:

Approx one inch hardwood chips, perfect ground cover good for keeping weeds to a minimum and moisture in the soil and around plants. Application should be around the 75mm to 100mm. Hard wood chip is a cheaper alternative and is widely used in larger more rustic looking gardens.

Bush Mulch:

Rustic chip mulch consisting of a variety of different timbers and green matter, excellent for holding in moisture but not as reliable as a weed deterrent.

Bales – Sugar Cane & headless Sateria

Perfect composting mulch great for attracting worms to the soil improving soil quality and widely used in vegetable gardens.
Breaks down quickly, thus enriching the soil with organic matter and replenishes the Nitrogen in the soil.
Contains NO WEEDS or seeds and by applying the mulch 50-70mm thick will inhibit existing weed growth. Helps water preservation.
Does not contain oils like other mulches which cause soil to be water resistant. It is a simple safe and cost effective way of maintaining a healthy garden. It is perfect for all gardens and potted plants.