Mulch Supplies Eltham

Best Mulch for Bushfire-Prone Gardens Eltham

 

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🔥 Top 3 Mulch Choices for Bushfire-Prone Areas

When landscaping in bushfire-prone areas like Eltham, Warrandyte, and Research, choosing the right mulch can make a meaningful difference in reducing fire risk. At ID Garden & Landscape Centre, we’ve selected our top three mulch options based on guidance from CSIRO bushfire landscaping research and real-world performance in local gardens.

1. Honey Granite Screenings (10mm or 20mm)

Mineral mulch that looks great and won't burn.

Why we recommend it:

  • Non-combustible and completely fire-safe
  • Available in both 10mm and 20mm grades
  • Warm, earthy tones make it visually appealing in native or modern gardens
  • Doubles as a decorative finish and weed suppressant

Best used for:

  • Garden beds close to homes or fences
  • Low-maintenance, fire-resilient landscaping zones

Local Bonus:
Our Honey Granite is locally sourced, making it a sustainable and stylish fire-resistant choice.

 

2. 20mm+ Drainage Stone

Functional and fire-safe for dry zones, borders, and firebreaks.

Why we recommend it:

  • Larger crushed rock size makes it ideal as a mineral mulch
  • Excellent drainage and long-lasting durability
  • No organic material = no fuel load during fire season
  • Looks clean and professional in all garden types

Best used for:

  • Buffer zones around structures
  • Dry creek beds, edging, or under eaves

 

3. Eucy Mulch – Chunky

A bush-style organic mulch with lower flammability risk.

Why we recommend it:

  • Chunky texture makes it less flammable than fine mulches
  • Breaks down slowly while still improving soil moisture retention
  • Locally produced from recycled eucalyptus tree waste
  • Natural colour suits native, informal, or rustic landscapes

Best used for:

  • Garden beds further away from the home
  • Mulching trees and hardy shrubs in outer garden zones

Important Note:
As with any timber mulch, always keep a clear gap of at least 1 metre between mulched areas and buildings or decks.

 

⚠️ Fire-Wise Mulching Tips

  • Choose coarse, chunky or non-combustible materials
  • Avoid fine organic mulches (e.g. straw, shredded bark) near structures
  • Keep mulches moist during summer
  • Regularly clear leaf litter and debris from mulched areas

 

 

 

🛒 Shop Locally in Eltham with Peace of Mind

At ID Garden & Landscape Centre, we proudly supply Eltham and surrounding suburbs with mulch options that meet local needs for aesthetics, function, and safety. Drop in or order online for delivery.

Ask our team about how to best combine mulch types across defensible zones in your garden design.