FOGO Compost is a mature, screened compost produced from council-collected green waste (typically Food Organics & Garden Organics – FOGO).
Red Gum Mulch
Red Gum Mulch is a natural chipped hardwood mulch produced from red gum trees, offering a durable, long-lasting ground cover with a rich, natural appearance. It consists of irregular hardwood chips, flakes, and splinters in sizes typically up to around 20–40mm, creating a robust, interlocking layer that stays in place well on garden beds and slopes.
Additional Information
Additional information
The colour is a blend of warm reddish-browns, mid browns, and deeper chocolate tones, with some lighter inner-wood highlights, reflecting the natural character of red gum timber. Unlike dyed mulches, Red Gum Mulch provides a classic, organic look that weathers gracefully over time, gradually softening in colour as it breaks down and enriches the soil.
Key characteristics:
- 100% chipped red gum hardwood
- Natural reddish-brown to chocolate-brown colour range
- Chunky, durable chips for long-lasting coverage
- Provides a premium, natural look for garden beds and landscapes
Usage
Red Gum Mulch is a popular choice for landscapers, councils, and home gardeners in both decorative and functional roles:
Garden Beds & Shrub Areas
- Ideal for ornamental beds, shrub borders, and under established trees.
- Helps retain soil moisture, reduce temperature fluctuation, and suppress weed growth when applied at the correct depth.
Native & Bush-Style Gardens
- Suits Australian native gardens and bush-style landscapes, complementing natural plantings and rock features.
- The earthy tones blend well with eucalypts, grasses, and native shrubs.
High-Visibility Landscapes
- Excellent for front gardens, entryways, and commercial landscapes where a strong, natural aesthetic is desired.
- The rich red-brown tones offer visual warmth and contrast against foliage, stone, and built structures.
Slopes & Wind-Exposed Areas
- The chunky, irregular profile helps the mulch lock together and resist movement, making it suitable for gentle slopes and exposed areas.
Application Tips:
- Apply to a depth of approximately 75–100mm for best weed suppression and moisture retention.
- Keep mulch away from the base of trunks and stems to reduce risk of rot—form a shallow ring instead.
- Over time, Red Gum Mulch will gradually break down, improving soil organic content; top up periodically to maintain coverage.
- Avoid mixing too much mulch into the soil profile, as this can temporarily tie up nitrogen while the wood decomposes.
Terracotta Mulch is a 20mm minus shredded pine mulch dyed in a rich, dark earthy terracotta tone.
