Melcourt® Ornamental Bark Mulch
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A high-performance mulch suitable for a wide range of smaller-scale professional and domestic landscape applications, where a neat, decorative finish is required.
Melcourt’s Ornamental Bark Mulch is a high-performance, naturally acidic mulch designed to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of garden borders, landscaped areas, and professional sites. Made from sustainably sourced British pine, Douglas fir, and larch bark, this mulch combines a rich mid-brown colour, long service life, and easy handling with practical benefits such as moisture retention, weed suppression, and pest deterrence. Fire-tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987, it is particularly suitable for high-risk areas including car parks, vehicle fuel stations, offices, pedestrian walkways, and housing estates.
- Main Constituent Pine, Douglas fir, and larch bark
- Origin British
- Nominal Particle Size 5–35mm
- Dust and Fines Minimal
- pH 4.5–5.5
- Bulk Density 200–250 g/l
- Durability 2+ years
- BS 4790 Fire Tested Yes
- Sustainability FSC® certified, 100% peat-free
- Packaging 60-litre bags manufactured with ≥30% post-consumer recycled plastic, fully recyclable
- Size of Product 60-litre bag
- Garden borders, landscaped areas, tubs, and planters
- Professional and commercial sites including car parks, business parks, and high-profile landscaped areas
- Around trees and shrubs for weed suppression and moisture retention
- Areas requiring fire-resistant landscaping solutions
- Enhancing the visual appeal of new or established plantings while improving soil quality
- Ensure the area to be mulched is entirely free from both annual and perennial weeds.
- Spread Melcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch evenly over freshly cultivated, moist soil after planting.
- Apply at depths of 50–100mm, allowing at least 5% for settlement.
- For maximum longevity, avoid disturbing the mulch once applied.
- Use simple tools to maintain access for pruning or other garden tasks.
Melcourt’s Ornamental Bark Mulch has a proven track record on sites throughout the UK, combining professional-grade durability with aesthetic appeal. It offers practical benefits such as fire resistance, moisture retention, weed suppression, pest deterrence, and soil enrichment, making it a reliable choice for gardeners and landscape professionals alike. Sustainable, versatile, and easy to apply, it provides a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution that enhances both plant health and garden appearance.
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