Martins Red Chips Mulch 60L Decorative Dyed Hardwood Chip Mulch

Martins Red Chips Mulch 60L: Decorative Dyed Hardwood Chip Mulch

Martins Red Chips Mulch is a decorative hardwood chip mulch coloured with a rich red dye, sized around 20mm. It brings a neat, striking finish to garden beds while doing all the practical jobs of a good mulch, which makes it a popular choice for feature beds, borders, around trees and shrubs, and in pots. This 60L bag covers a useful area for garden projects and refreshes.

As a mulch, it forms a protective layer over the soil that helps suppress weeds by blocking the light they need to grow. It also reduces evaporation, so the soil holds moisture longer and you water less often, and it insulates plant roots against both extreme heat and cold. Over time it breaks down slowly, adding organic matter back into the soil.

The bold red colour holds its look as a long-lasting decorative mulch, giving beds a tidy, finished appearance that stands out against green foliage and coloured flowers.

Key Features & Benefits

• Decorative red dyed hardwood chip mulch

• Chip size around 20mm

• Suppresses weeds by blocking light

• Reduces evaporation and helps the soil retain moisture

• Insulates plant roots from extreme heat and cold

• Breaks down slowly, adding organic matter to the soil

• Long-lasting decorative colour, odourless and easy to use

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, trees, shrubs and pots

How to Use

• Clear existing weeds from the bed before mulching

• Spread the chips evenly over the soil, around 5 to 7cm thick for good weed suppression and moisture retention

• Keep the mulch slightly clear of plant stems and tree trunks to avoid collar rot

• Water the bed after spreading to settle the mulch

• Top up over time as the mulch slowly breaks down

Getting the Best From It

• Apply a good, even layer: too thin lets weeds through, too thick against stems can cause rot

• Mulch onto moist soil, ideally after rain or watering, to lock moisture in

• Use it in feature beds and borders where the red colour adds contrast and definition

• Refresh the top layer periodically to keep the colour looking its best

FAQs

What is Martins Red Chips Mulch?
It's a decorative hardwood chip mulch, coloured red and sized around 20mm, used to finish garden beds while suppressing weeds and helping the soil retain moisture.

Where can I use it?
On garden beds, borders, around trees and shrubs, and in pots. It's especially popular as a decorative feature mulch.

How thick should I spread it?
Around 5 to 7cm is a good general depth, thick enough to suppress weeds and hold moisture, while keeping it slightly clear of plant stems and trunks.

Does it break down?
Yes, slowly. As it breaks down it adds organic matter to the soil, and you can top up the layer over time to keep it looking fresh.

Is it safe and odourless to use?
Yes. It's an odourless, easy-to-use decorative mulch. As with any garden product, wash your hands after handling.

Where can I buy Martins Red Chips Mulch in Australia?
Order online for delivery across Australia, or pick up in-store at Bonnyrigg, NSW. Delivery options for this bag are shown at checkout.