Mulch · 05.01
Tea Tree Mulch
Dark, fibrous tea tree mulch with natural oils that help keep ants and termites at bay, while it locks in moisture and smothers weeds.
- Rich, dark colour
- Natural oils
- Fibrous
- Sold per m³
Quick answer
Tea Tree Mulch is a dark, fibrous organic mulch. The natural oils in the tea tree help discourage ants and termites, and the fibres hold water in the soil, cutting evaporation by up to 75% and forming a barrier weeds struggle to get through. It needs little upkeep and its deep, earthy colour sets off plants, flowers and shrubs. Lay it about 50–75mm deep.
| Material | Tea tree |
|---|---|
| Colour | Rich, dark, earthy |
| Texture | Fibrous |
| Sold by | The cubic metre |
| Typical depth | About 50–75mm |
| Coverage | About 13–20 m² per m³ |
| Approx. weight | About 0.3–0.4 tonnes per m³ |
These coverage and weight figures are a guide. Work out your own area with the volume calculator.
Why choose it
What it does well
- 01Rich, dark colour
- 02Natural pest deterrent
- 03Reduces water evaporation by up to 75%
- 04Weed suppression
- 05Low maintenance
About the product
How this mulch performs
The natural oils are what set tea tree mulch apart. They work as a pest deterrent, helping to keep ants, termites and other unwanted visitors out of your beds so your plants can establish without being under attack.
Those same fibres are very good at holding moisture. Water stays in the soil instead of evaporating, which keeps moisture levels steady through dry spells and hot weather. The fibrous layer also blocks weeds, so you spend less time pulling them and can cut back on herbicides, and your plants are not competing for nutrients and space.
On a brand-new landscape or a bed that just needs a refresh, the deep, earthy tones give colourful plants, flowers and shrubs a strong backdrop.
Tea Tree Mulch: your questions answered
Will tea tree mulch deter ants and termites?
It helps. The natural oils in tea tree mulch discourage ants and termites from moving into garden beds.
Does tea tree mulch cope with hot, dry weather?
Yes. The fibres hold water in the soil and can cut evaporation by up to 75%, so beds stay evenly moist through dry spells.
How many cubic metres of tea tree mulch should I order?
Lay it 50–75mm deep, where each cubic metre covers roughly 13–20 m². Multiply length × width × depth in metres to get your volume, or let our volume calculator do it.
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