Gardening service
Planting & mulching
Planting and mulch work is planned around the existing garden, access and the level of ongoing care the customer can provide. Plant supply and final selections are agreed before purchase.
On the Peninsula the first question is exposure. A bed on the bay side of Mornington, or facing Western Port at Somers or Hastings, needs planting chosen for salt wind and a mulch that will stay put; the same bed a few streets inland has different options. Mulch is laid to suppress weeds without being piled against trunks, stems or building edges — the depth and the clearance are the job, not the volume.
What the work can achieve
- Better-presented garden beds
- Planting choices aligned with the site's conditions and maintenance goals
What can be included
- Garden-bed preparation within the quoted scope
- Plant positioning and installation
- Mulch placement with suitable clearances
- Basic establishment-care guidance
Important limits
- Plant availability and supply costs are confirmed separately
- No plant can be guaranteed without an agreed establishment and watering plan
Questions about planting & mulch
Do you do mulching across the Mornington Peninsula?
Yes — as part of a planting job or on its own, across the fifteen suburbs from Tooradin through Frankston to Mornington and down the Western Port side. Brian confirms mulch type, depth and delivery once he has seen the beds.
Can you help choose lower-maintenance plants?
Brian can discuss practical options based on light, exposure, available space and how much ongoing care you want to provide.
Do I need to buy the plants first?
Not necessarily. Plant selection, supply responsibility and budget should be agreed before the job so substitutions are not made without approval.
How deep should garden mulch be?
The suitable depth depends on the mulch and the bed. It should suppress weeds without being piled against trunks, stems or building edges.