Selecting the right bark
There are different grades of bark. Some are specialist and others are suited for a variety of applications. It is important to choose the right bark for your project.
| Specification | Landscaping Bark | Play Grade Bark |
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| Primary constituent | Mixed Conifer | Pine |
| Colour | Mid-Dark Brown | Reddish Brown |
| Recommended installation depth | 50mm | 300mm |
| Free flowing, easy to barrow & rake |  |
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| Sustainable | |
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| Consistent appearance | |
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| Reduces need for irrigation & weeding | |
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| Extended plant life in periods of drought | |
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| Acts as plant root insulation | |
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| Particle size | 8-40mm | 5-35mm |
| Max white wood (trunk) content by volume | 15% | 7.5% |
| Typical bulk density (Weight to volume ratio) | 250-500kg/m3 | 225-375kg/m3 |
| Typical pH range | 4-6 | 4.5-6.5 |
| Tested to BSEN 1177:2008 | N/A | |
| Recommended 10% settlement allowance | |
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| Free of chemical contamination | |
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| Available in: | ||
| > Small bag - approx 80l | |
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| > 1m3 bulk bag | |
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| Coverage: | ||
| > Small bag - approx 60l | Up to 1.2m2 at a depth of 50mm | |
| > 1m3 bulk bag | Up to 20m2 at a depth of 50mm | Up to 3.3m2 at a depth of 300mm |
| Landscaping Bark | Play Grade Bark | |
All weights/volumes are approximate when packed.