Cemix range of mulches supplies Melbourne landscapers and gardeners one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways of improving soil health and promoting plant growth.
Some of the amazing benefits of using mulch on your garden include:
Mulching reduces water evaporation by as much as 50% meaning you will need to use less water and water less frequently.
Mulch keeps soil temperatures more regulated, reducing fluctuation from weather extremes and enabling some plants that need cooler roots to thrive whilst still needing sunlight to flower.
Mulch attracts earthworms. This adds to the health of the soil through aeration and nutrients in the form of worm casts.
Mulching helps to maintain good soil structure by allowing plants to have maximum access to moisture and oxygen. It can also reduce soil erosion from wind and rain.
Mulching is an effective and environmentally friendly way of suppressing weeds without the use of harmful chemicals.
Mulch and wood chip make gardens look great, giving a consistent colouring and uniform coverage.
Generally, we recommend mulches or wood chips be applied up to a thickness of 50-75mm. Coarser material can be applied more thickly whilst the finer mulches should be applied more sparingly to a thickness of between 30-40mm as its coverage is denser, and can cause deoxygenation, depriving plants of the natural air they need to survive. Finer mulches have a tendency to breakdown into your soil faster than courser mulches and chip do and will require more regular top-up or replacement.
If you would like more information or a quote on our mulches pricing, please contact our friendly staff.