Mulch, edging and the finishing details that separate pro from DIY
Mulch type and depth for Perth conditions, crisp edges that hold their line, clean transitions between materials, and the small details that make a garden read as finished rather than merely planted.
⏱ 90 minIntermediateNot written yet
Not planted yet — but the plan for it is final
The practical task and the checklist below are exactly what this lesson will teach. What is missing is the written explanation and the curated links, each one fetched and verified before it ships.
In the meantime the checklist is genuinely usable on its own. Take it outside.
Checklist
- Mulch type chosen for the situation, not just the cheapest bulk load
- Applied at a depth that suppresses weeds without smothering stems
- Every bed edge physically restrained so it stays where you put it
- Transitions between materials are deliberate and level
- Levels correct so mulch does not wash onto paving in a storm