Ornamental Bark

A quality, durable, golden brown bark mulch suitable for a wide range of landscape applications where a neat, decorative finish is required.


Product overview

Ornamental_Bark_Closeup.jpgMelcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch™ is a high performance peat free mulch from their 'deluxe' range. It suppresses weed development, improves moisture retention and provides an insulating layer to protect against extreme weather conditions whilst improving the visual appearance of beds and borders.

FSC_Logo.jpgThis product is from FSC Mixed Sources at a minimum of 50%. FSC certificate number CU-COC-806457.

 


Ingredients:

Main constituent is pine bark from European origin.

Typical properties:
Nominal particle size range 5-35mm
Wood content Less than 5%
Dust & fines Minimal
pH 4.5-5.5
Typical bulk density range 200-250kg/m³
Quality range Deluxe
Minimum effective depth 50mm
*Settlement factor 5-10%
Durability 2 years +
FSC certified Yes
BS 4790 fire tested Yes

*Product settlement percentages are provided for your guidance only. If the product settles more than the minimum figure stated, it is the customer's responsibility to order sufficient additional material to give the required finished depth.

All values given in the Technical Specification are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Biowise Ltd reserves the right to amend the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.

Melcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch™ should be applied as follows:

  • Ensure the area to be mulched is entirely free from both annual and perennial weeds.
  • Lay Melcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch™ evenly onto freshly cultivated moist soil, after planting has been completed.
  • The mulch should be laid at between 50 to 100mm depths, allowing at least 5% for settlement.
  • For greatest longevity, do not disturb once applied.

Melcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch™ delivers the following key benefits:

  • Suppresses weed growth replacing expensive shrub bed hoeing and chemical weed-killing.
  • Conserves soil moisture, minimising drought stress and plant death and eliminating the need for excessive plant watering.
  • Substantially enhances the visual appearance of new and existing planted areas.
  • Provides an insulating layer, substantially reducing the effects of ground freezing and over-heating during extreme weather conditions.
  • Slowly improves the soil's organic content, as it decomposes into the soil.
  • Easy to lay and install, using simple tools and requiring little subsequent maintenance.
  • Allows clean access onto mulched area for plant pruning.

Please contact us on 01482 325221 for prices and delivery information or to discuss your needs. 

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Size *Small bag (60 litres) *1m³ bulk bag (1000 litres) Bulk loose
Coverage **Up to 0.8m² at a depth of 75mm **1m³ covers up to:
10m² at a depth of 100mm
13.3m² at a depth of 75mm
20m² at a depth of 50mm

*Approximate volume when packed
**A suitable allowance for settlement should be made, as stated in the "How to use" tab.

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