Our specialized Soft-Fall approved Eucy Mulch is extremely popular. Manufactured in The Blue Mountains of NSW, an all natural and environmentally friendly by-product of the hardwood timber mill industry. It's extremely long-lasting an is always available in all quantities from 50 to 100m³ projects, down to 1-3m³ top ups.

The preferred product of our Council, School & Playground Creator/Landscaper customers, our Softfall approved mulch is quality controlled, clean and fine free, it's safe to handle and provides the ideal impact-absorbing Playground surface. 

Softfall Certified Eucy Mulch has been assessed according to the impact test procedure described in Australian Standard: AS 4422:2016. All Australian Standards and Education Department guidelines are adhered to. Recommended Depth: if applied to a garden bed 75mm - 100mm ( Softfall Certified depth 200mm - 300mm ) 

Our experienced customer service team can answer all your questions on 4732 2222. We sort every thing out to make your next Playground project a beautiful success.

On the other hand, as Eucalyptus Mulch also looks beautiful; it has a very functional purpose for your garden. It provides a thick protective layer that helps to hold moisture in the soil, controlling soil temperature which stops your plants from drying out as quickly and reduces the need for frequent watering. Eucalyptus Mulch can protect plant roots during harsh winter and summer weather, inhibits weed germination and, depending of which type you use, it can also give your garden a boost of nutrients as it breaks down slowly.

Everyone knows mulch looks good, but it does so much more than look great.

Here are the top 3 reasons you need to soft-fall mulch your next playground.

1. Child Safety

The reason we have supplied many of Sydney Metro's local Councils and as far as Maitland & Nowras' MASSIVE Playgrounds with this Eucy Certified Softfall Mulch is the ultimate protection for kids. Mother say it has the added advantage of not getting stuck down the kids socks as much as others.  

2. Environmentally Friendly

As this sensational soft-fall is the by-product of the timber industry its environmentally friendly. As most other types of softfall will try and convince you their softfall is genuinely enviro safe, they are not. Such as so called enviro rubber & even other mulch types as they are not from sustainable logging practices.  

Erosion is another enemy of exposed and dried-out soil. Mulch forms a stable surface in the wind. And when rain eventually comes, mulch will prevent rainstorms from washing your soil into your drains.

3. Control weeds and pests

Eucalyptus Mulch's most prized properties is safety then weed control. The last thing you want is for your garden or playground to be swallowed up by thirsty weeds. A thick coating of mulch prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, stopping them from sprouting. Many garden pests also dislike mulch. Some organic mulches have scents that repel pests and a rough textured mulch provides an inhospitable surface for crawling insects like slugs and snails.

Tips to make the most out of watering your mulch

• Weed and water the soil before you lay down your mulch. This means that your mulch/chip will immediately be protecting moist soil. When using organic mulch & chips water the mulch when in place.
• For maximum impact on weeds and benefit to your soil, spread your mulch to a depth of about 100mm
• When you are watering mulch, water thoroughly. The water will soak through your mulch into the soil. Do a thorough soaking every few days, rather than a light spray every day. It may take longer, but the moisture will last longer in your soil. Less frequent but more generous watering also encourages deeper root growth.

Considering a mulch garden.

The latest trend, and the most effective way to reduce your outdoor water use, is to xeriscape. Essentially this is a low or no water garden and incorporates mulch of all types, from bark to pebbles, to create a visually appealing garden with minimal upkeep and water use. Xeriscapes use only a few plants and can also include rocks, tree limbs, statues, pots and timber.

What type of mulch/chip?

Organic mulches, which include bark, wood chips and leaves, break down over time and so have a shorter life than inorganic mulches like stones and rocks. However, the environmental benefits of organic mulch to your garden are far greater. As these mulches decompose they add a rich blend of minerals and organic matter to your soil, resulting in a more nutritious growing medium for your plants. Organic mulches are attractive to earthworms and other soil organisms, encouraging the invisible activity that keeps your soil and plants healthy.

So, what is mulch? The mulch ,woodchip a bark is organic material made from timber off-cuts from sawmills and by-products of tree removal and trimming, which is spread or laid over the surface of the soil. We also have in stock lucerne, sawdust and sugar cane mulches.

Benefits including

• Holds in moisture and reduces evaporation of water from the soil by up to 50%.
• Regulates soil temperature to insulate and protect plant roots in extreme weather conditions.
• Minimises soil erosion from soil and rain.
• Breaks down, providing soil organic matter.
• Inhibits weeds.
• Adds to the appeal of the garden by providing a uniform look at the base of plants.

Selecting mulch or chip is usually a matter of personal preference and budget. As a general rule -when choosing your mulch remember that the finer the mulch the quicker it will break down into the soil. If you are looking for soil improvement you may want to try leaf mulch, sugar cane or eucalyptus mulch whereas for durability try a wood chip or pine bark.  For colour contrast you may like to apply red wood chip. Red wood chip is dyed with environmentally non toxic dyes. This looks especially good in formal areas with dark green foliage such as with box hedging. Alternatively you may find that if you have a sand stock brick house you may like eucalyptus mulch, harmonizing with the rusty golden new growth of Lillipillis.

Our wide range of mulches are available bulk by the cubic metre, down handy 25L bags.