Melcourt® Amenity Bark Mulch
Product Tagline:
A robust, fire-tested bark mulch for large-scale and demanding landscape environments.
Melcourt Amenity Bark Mulch is a durable, professional-grade mulch specifically developed for large-scale landscape applications where a coarser particle size and long service life are required. Dark brown in colour and naturally acidic, it delivers reliable weed suppression, moisture conservation and soil protection across demanding commercial and public environments.
Processed from sustainably sourced British mixed conifer bark, this mulch has been successfully used for many years on sites throughout the UK, proving its performance in challenging conditions such as car parks, business parks and retail developments. Its larger particle size provides excellent resistance to wind and rain erosion while maintaining a neat, functional finish.
- Main Constituent Mixed conifer bark
- Origin British
- Colour Dark brown
- Nominal Particle Size 5 – 75mm
- Dust and Fines Content Minimal
- pH Range 4.5 – 5.5
- Bulk Density 200 – 250 g/l
- Durability 2+ years
- Fire Tested to BS 4790 Yes
- Size of product 250-litres (Loose-bulk)
Melcourt Amenity Bark Mulch is particularly suited to professional and commercial landscape applications, including:
- Car parks and vehicle circulation areas
- Superstores and retail parks
- Business parks and commercial developments
- Housing estates and communal planting
- Shrub beds, tree pits and large planted areas
- Pedestrian walkways and office surroundings
- Ensure the area is entirely free from annual and perennial weeds.
- Lay evenly onto freshly cultivated, moist soil after planting is complete.
- Apply at a depth of 75–100mm, allowing 10–15% for settlement.
- For maximum longevity, avoid disturbing the mulch once applied.
Melcourt Amenity Bark Mulch offers a proven balance of durability, safety and cost-effectiveness for large-scale landscapes. Its fire-tested properties, resistance to erosion and reliable performance make it a trusted choice for contractors, local authorities and landscape professionals across the UK. Designed to perform where aesthetics are important but robustness is essential, it delivers dependable results with minimal maintenance.

