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Composted bark mulch is a versatile solution for many types of gardening projects with different types of soil. It is regarded as the best mulch where heavy clay soils act as a barrier to the healthy growth of shrubs, grass and new plants trying to get established. Like most types of mulch, Composted Mulch Bark Fines can also help to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds and adds nutrients to the soil, all while providing an attractive look to your garden or outdoor area. 

Our natural mulch is made of a blend of leaves, pine needles, leaf mulch and wood chips from coniferous and deciduous trees. The composting process increases the organic content, helping to create a rich soil that will better support plants. With numerous applications across landscaping and horticulture, a bulk bag of composted bark mulch can provide a perfect solution for professionals and keen gardeners alike.

Key Features

 Mulches Enhance Drainage

This type of mulch is designed to break down quickly to improve drainage and aeration in heavier clay soils. The particle size of the mulch helps to reduce the compaction of clay soils, allowing for better water drainage and air exchange.

The Best of Mulch and Compost

Composted mulch fines offer the best of both mulch and compost, providing weed suppression, moisture retention, temperature regulation, and enriching the soil with organic matter and nutrients for optimal plant growth and aesthetics.

Soil Structure Enhancement

Our composted bark mulch is designed to break down quickly, enriching the soil with organic matter and nutrients. This helps to improve soil structure over time, creating a rich and fertile environment for plants to thrive.

 Mulching Helps Retains Moisture and Reduces Weeds

The fine particles of our composted bark mulch help to retain moisture in the soil, reducing water requirements and helping plants survive during dry periods. As well as this, the mulch helps to keep weed seeds at bay, reducing the need for herbicides and other weed control methods.

Replenishing Micro-nutrients

Compost provides low levels of all primary, secondary, and micro-nutrients, which become depleted from gardens and agricultural lands over time and may not be replenished with conventional fertilizers​.

Save Money and Time With Just 'One Application, Once Per Year'

Yes, when you purchase one or more of our compost garden mulch bulk bags, not only does it eliminate the need to pay for multiple composts, fertilizers, and herbicides, but the benefit of using a product that only requires "one application - once per year" ensures that you can make the most of your valuable time.

Recommended Uses

  1. Improving Garden Soils: Composted Mulch Bark Fines are excellent for mixing into poor quality soil and for preparing beds and borders ahead of the growing season​. This mulch types especially beneficial for lightening heavy clay soils and improving soil drainage.
  2. Erosion Control: Frequently used for erosion control, they can decrease erosion and allow quicker establishment of vegetation. The mulch material increases water infiltration into the soil surface, reduces run-off and soil particle transport, and increases plant growth and soil cover.
  3. Mulching: spread directly on to the bare soil to improve its properties, provide nutrients in a stable organic form, and increase plant growth and health. Applying organic mulch can reduce weed germination, moderate soil temperature, and conserve water. 
  4. Soil Enrichment: The composting process increases the organic content, adding nutrients to improve their availability in the soil and helping to produce better yields and healthier plants.

Bulk Bag Sizes

All of our organic mulches come in three sizes to cater to your specific needs:

  1. Jumbo Bag: 90 x 90 x 90 cm, weighing approximately 750 kg. Jumbo bags are ideal for projects where a large volume of mulch is required.
  2. Standard Bulk Bag: 80 x 80 x 80 cm, weighing approximately 500 kg. Perfect for medium-sized projects or as fresh mulch to  top-up your garden or borders.
  3. Sample Size: Contains approximately 250 g. Ideal for those who want to test the mulch before committing to delivery of a larger purchase.

Unsure how much to order? Try our handy calculator.

Why Choose Our Composted Mulch Bark Fines?

Our Composted Mulch Bark Fines bulk bags are the perfect solution for any outdoor landscaping needs. A combination of high-quality, natural and organic ingredients ensures your soil remains fertile, healthy and weed-free. The product is processed to a fine size particle that aids in absorption of essential nutrients and better water retention. Not only will you benefit from improved soil fertility but also create a healthier environment for plants to thrive. Experience the benefits of our mulch today!

FAQs

Q: What is mulch?
A: Mulch refers to a layer of material, such as wood chips or garden compost, spread over the soil surface to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and improve soil health.

Organic mulches are made from natural materials, which can include pine needles, grass clippings, leaf mulch, wood chips, straw mulch and general garden waste.  

Q: How much water could be saved?
A: Depending on the mulch depth, using garden mulches can save up to 50-75% of water by reducing evaporation, improving soil moisture retention, and minimizing weed growth.

Q: Why do you mulch soils?
A: Using biodegradable mulches can help conserve moisture, suppress weed growth, regulate soil temperature, and improve overall soil health and fertility.

Q: Why do soils need improving?
A: Soils need improving to enhance their fertility, structure, nutrient content, and water-holding capacity, to create a more favorable environment for healthy plant growth.

    Delivering Your Order

    We understand the convenience of having our bulk bags of Blue Slate Chippings 20mm delivered to your door, hassle-free. That's why we offer fast delivery to the majority of addresses within the UK mainland.

    All of our bags are delivered on a rigid truck, via a Pallet Network. Hard flat surfaces are required for pump trucks to function, meaning grass, gravel or inclined surfaces are in accessible. Please discuss any concerns about your access with our friendly team before ordering, if you think there may be any issues.

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    Composted Mulch Bark Fines

    From £122.50 £140.61

    Composted bark mulch is a versatile solution for many types of gardening projects with different types of soil. It is regarded as the best mulch where heavy clay soils act as a barrier to the healthy growth of shrubs, grass and new plants trying to get established. Like most types of mulch, Composted Mulch Bark Fines can also help to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds and adds nutrients to the soil, all while providing an attractive look to your garden or outdoor area. 

    Our natural mulch is made of a blend of leaves, pine needles, leaf mulch and wood chips from coniferous and deciduous trees. The composting process increases the organic content, helping to create a rich soil that will better support plants. With numerous applications across landscaping and horticulture, a bulk bag of composted bark mulch can provide a perfect solution for professionals and keen gardeners alike.

    Key Features

     Mulches Enhance Drainage

    This type of mulch is designed to break down quickly to improve drainage and aeration in heavier clay soils. The particle size of the mulch helps to reduce the compaction of clay soils, allowing for better water drainage and air exchange.

    The Best of Mulch and Compost

    Composted mulch fines offer the best of both mulch and compost, providing weed suppression, moisture retention, temperature regulation, and enriching the soil with organic matter and nutrients for optimal plant growth and aesthetics.

    Soil Structure Enhancement

    Our composted bark mulch is designed to break down quickly, enriching the soil with organic matter and nutrients. This helps to improve soil structure over time, creating a rich and fertile environment for plants to thrive.

     Mulching Helps Retains Moisture and Reduces Weeds

    The fine particles of our composted bark mulch help to retain moisture in the soil, reducing water requirements and helping plants survive during dry periods. As well as this, the mulch helps to keep weed seeds at bay, reducing the need for herbicides and other weed control methods.

    Replenishing Micro-nutrients

    Compost provides low levels of all primary, secondary, and micro-nutrients, which become depleted from gardens and agricultural lands over time and may not be replenished with conventional fertilizers​.

    Save Money and Time With Just 'One Application, Once Per Year'

    Yes, when you purchase one or more of our compost garden mulch bulk bags, not only does it eliminate the need to pay for multiple composts, fertilizers, and herbicides, but the benefit of using a product that only requires "one application - once per year" ensures that you can make the most of your valuable time.

    Recommended Uses

    1. Improving Garden Soils: Composted Mulch Bark Fines are excellent for mixing into poor quality soil and for preparing beds and borders ahead of the growing season​. This mulch types especially beneficial for lightening heavy clay soils and improving soil drainage.
    2. Erosion Control: Frequently used for erosion control, they can decrease erosion and allow quicker establishment of vegetation. The mulch material increases water infiltration into the soil surface, reduces run-off and soil particle transport, and increases plant growth and soil cover.
    3. Mulching: spread directly on to the bare soil to improve its properties, provide nutrients in a stable organic form, and increase plant growth and health. Applying organic mulch can reduce weed germination, moderate soil temperature, and conserve water. 
    4. Soil Enrichment: The composting process increases the organic content, adding nutrients to improve their availability in the soil and helping to produce better yields and healthier plants.

    Bulk Bag Sizes

    All of our organic mulches come in three sizes to cater to your specific needs:

    1. Jumbo Bag: 90 x 90 x 90 cm, weighing approximately 750 kg. Jumbo bags are ideal for projects where a large volume of mulch is required.
    2. Standard Bulk Bag: 80 x 80 x 80 cm, weighing approximately 500 kg. Perfect for medium-sized projects or as fresh mulch to  top-up your garden or borders.
    3. Sample Size: Contains approximately 250 g. Ideal for those who want to test the mulch before committing to delivery of a larger purchase.

    Unsure how much to order? Try our handy calculator.

    Why Choose Our Composted Mulch Bark Fines?

    Our Composted Mulch Bark Fines bulk bags are the perfect solution for any outdoor landscaping needs. A combination of high-quality, natural and organic ingredients ensures your soil remains fertile, healthy and weed-free. The product is processed to a fine size particle that aids in absorption of essential nutrients and better water retention. Not only will you benefit from improved soil fertility but also create a healthier environment for plants to thrive. Experience the benefits of our mulch today!

    FAQs

    Q: What is mulch?
    A: Mulch refers to a layer of material, such as wood chips or garden compost, spread over the soil surface to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and improve soil health.

    Organic mulches are made from natural materials, which can include pine needles, grass clippings, leaf mulch, wood chips, straw mulch and general garden waste.  

    Q: How much water could be saved?
    A: Depending on the mulch depth, using garden mulches can save up to 50-75% of water by reducing evaporation, improving soil moisture retention, and minimizing weed growth.

    Q: Why do you mulch soils?
    A: Using biodegradable mulches can help conserve moisture, suppress weed growth, regulate soil temperature, and improve overall soil health and fertility.

    Q: Why do soils need improving?
    A: Soils need improving to enhance their fertility, structure, nutrient content, and water-holding capacity, to create a more favorable environment for healthy plant growth.

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    • Jumbo Bulk Bag 750kg - ⭐️Best Value⭐️
    • Standard Bulk Bag 500kg
    • Sample Product 250g
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