Martins Red Chips Mulch 60L: Decorative Red Wood Chip Mulch for Garden Beds

Martins Red Mulch: A Decorative Red Wood Chip Garden Mulch

Martins Red Chips Mulch is a decorative red wood chip mulch used in gardens to suppress weeds, retain soil moisture and give a bold contrast against green plants. The hardwood chips, around 20mm in size, are coloured a rich red for a neat, finished look in feature beds, borders, around trees and shrubs, and in large pots. This 60L bag suits topping up beds or mulching a small area for landscaping projects.

What Is Red Mulch Used For?

• Feature beds and borders: the red colour sets off green foliage and flowers.
• Around trees and shrubs: a tidy ring that keeps weeds and mower damage away from trunks.
• Front gardens and landscaping: a clean, uniform finish for formal designs.
• Pots and planters: a decorative top layer that slows drying out.

Are Red Wood Chips Good for Gardens?

Yes, for ornamental beds. Like other wood chip mulch, red chips:

• Block light so weed seeds struggle to germinate
• Slow evaporation, so the soil stays moist longer and you water less
• Insulate roots from summer heat and winter cold
• Break down slowly, adding organic matter to the soil surface

Dyed mulch is best kept for ornamental areas. For vegetable beds, most gardeners prefer an undyed mulch such as sugarcane, pea straw or lucerne. The red colour will gradually fade with sun and rain, so top up the surface layer to refresh it.

How Much Mulch Do I Need?

To mulch 1 square metre at 5cm deep you need about 50 litres. So one 60L bag covers roughly:

• About 1.2m² at 5cm deep
• About 0.8m² at 7.5cm deep

Measure your bed's length and width, multiply to get the area, and divide by 1.2 to estimate how many bags you need at 5cm.

How to Apply Wood Chip Mulch

• Remove existing weeds and water the soil before mulching.
• Spread the chips evenly about 5 to 7.5cm deep.
• Keep mulch a few centimetres clear of plant stems and tree trunks to prevent collar rot.
• Leave the mulch on the surface rather than digging it in, as wood chips mixed into soil can draw nitrogen away from plants while they break down.
• Water after spreading to settle the chips.
• Top up once a year or as the layer thins.

What Is the Best Mulch for Garden Beds?

It depends on the bed. Decorative wood chips like this suit ornamental beds and landscaping where looks matter and the mulch stays in place for longer. Fine, quick-breaking mulches like sugarcane or pea straw suit vegetable and annual beds where you add organic matter often.

Mulching Near Your House

Keep wood mulch a short distance from house walls, slabs and weep holes, so it doesn't hold moisture against the building or hide termite activity. In bushfire-prone areas, avoid wood chip mulch right next to the house and follow your local fire authority's guidance.

Handling

Wear gloves when spreading mulch, avoid breathing in dust, dampen the mulch in dry, windy weather, and wash your hands after use.

Key Features and Benefits

• Decorative red dyed hardwood chip mulch
• Chip size around 20mm
• Suppresses weeds and reduces evaporation
• Insulates roots from heat and cold
• Breaks down slowly, adding organic matter
• Bold red contrast against green foliage and flowers
• For garden beds, borders, trees, shrubs and pots
• 60L bag covers about 1.2m² at 5cm deep

Product Details

• Brand: Martins
• Product: Red Chips Mulch
• Type: Dyed hardwood chip mulch
• Chip size: Around 20mm
• Colour: Red
• Pack size: 60 litres
• Coverage: About 1.2m² at 5cm, 0.8m² at 7.5cm
• Best for: Ornamental beds, borders, landscaping, pots

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martins Red Chips Mulch?

It's a decorative red wood chip mulch made from dyed hardwood chips of around 20mm, used to suppress weeds, hold soil moisture and add colour to garden beds.

How much area does a 60L bag of Martins Red Chips Mulch cover?

About 1.2 square metres at 5cm deep, or about 0.8 square metres at 7.5cm deep.

What is red mulch used for?

Red mulch is used in feature beds, borders, around trees and shrubs, and in landscaping, where it suppresses weeds and holds moisture while adding a bold colour.

Are red wood chips good for gardens?

Yes, for ornamental beds. They suppress weeds, keep soil moist and insulate roots. For vegetable beds, use an undyed mulch.

Is wood chip mulch good for plants?

Yes, when it's spread on the surface and kept clear of stems. It conserves moisture and slowly adds organic matter. Don't dig wood chips into the soil.

Does red mulch fade?

Yes. The colour gradually fades with sun and rain. Topping up the surface layer restores the colour.

What is the best mulch for garden beds?

Decorative wood chips suit ornamental beds and landscaping, while sugarcane, pea straw or lucerne suit vegetable and annual beds.

Where can I buy Martins Red Chips Mulch in Australia?

Martins Red Chips Mulch 60L is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.