Why mulch matters here
Townsville's long dry is tough on gardens. A good layer of mulch holds moisture in our heavy clay soils, stops the surface baking hard and cracking, and keeps roots cool when it's 35 degrees for weeks on end. It also cuts down weeds and breaks down into the soil over time.
How it works
Everything we chip on a job can be left as mulch. Tell us where you want it, and we'll tip it there instead of carting it off. It's free with your job, and it can take a bit off the price because we're not hauling it away.
A couple of tips
- Spread it 75 to 100mm deep, but keep it off tree trunks
- Keep fresh mulch away from the house, stumps and timber because of white ants
- Fresh chips can be hot and pull nitrogen for a few weeks, so let a pile sit before spreading around delicate plants
| Job | Typical Townsville price (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Tree pruning / trimming (per tree) | $250 – $900 |
| Stump grinding: small stump (under 30cm) | $160 – $330 |
These are ballpark ranges. See the full Townsville tree removal price guide for what pushes a price up or down, or check our FAQs.