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Melcourt Bark Nuggets® Premium Pine Bark Large Chips 15-65mm, 60L Bag
MELBN60£17.99
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Melcourt Bark Nuggets®: The Premium Choice for Landscapers
Upgrade your garden with premium quality bark nuggets, a sustainable and visually appealing mulch solution. Crafted from natural, sustainably produced pine bark, Douglas fir, and larch, these nuggets offer a range of benefits for your plants and the environment.This premium UK made product offers a range of benefits for both expert gardeners and also domestic gardeners.
High-performance Bark Mulch
Offers durability, versatility, and a beautiful aesthetic. This chunky bark is ideal for mulching into large landscape areas or using as decorative bark cover where longevity is required. The acidic nature of these pine bark nuggets makes them the perfect bark for increasing acidity in soils.
How to Use:
Prepare the area: Ensure the planting area is free of weeds.
Apply mulch: Spread Melcourt Bark Nuggets evenly over moist soil after planting.
Depth: Apply the mulch to a depth of 50-100mm, allowing for settlement.
Avoid disturbance: Once applied, do not disturb the mulch for optimal results.
Versatile: Suitable for various outdoor applications, including garden beds, pathways, and around trees.
Key Features
- Premium Quality: Natural, sustainably sourced bark with a rich mid-brown colour.
- Long-Lasting: Effective service life of 4 years plus.
- Fire Resistant: Tested and confirmed to be fire resistant, making it ideal for areas of potential fire risk.
- Pest-Resistant: Hostile living environment for pests, reducing the need for chemical treatments.
- Weed Suppression: Helps suppress weed growth, reducing the need for hoeing and herbicides.
- Moisture Conservation: Helps retain soil moisture, minimising drought stress and plant death.
- Soil Improvement: Gradually improves soil organic content as it decomposes.
- Erosion Resistance: Resists wind and rain erosion, protecting your soil.
- Easy to Install: Simple to lay and maintain, requiring minimal effort.
Technical specifications
| Bag Size | 60 litres |
| Bark Nugget Size mm | 15mm – 65mm |
| Bark Nugget Size cm | 1.5cm - 6.5cm |
| Origin | UK |
| Material | Pine, Douglas Fir, and Larch Bark Chips |
| FSC | FSC Mix Sources (70%) |
| Fire Rated | BS 4790:1987 |
| pH | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Bulk Density | 200 - 250 g/l |
| Lifespan | 4+ years |