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Composted Fine Bark™

Composted Fine Bark

An organic matter-rich soil conditioner, suitable for a wide range of landscape applications, particularly when it is required to improve the soil structure, quality, organic matter levels and water holding capacity.
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• Dark brown in colour
• Free flowing and easy to handle.
• Low pH so suitable for acidic soils
• 100% peat free
• Processed from natural British sustainable coniferous bark
• RHS endorsed (when sold in 50 litre bags)
• Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified material available on request*
• Used by professionals and amateurs for many years, giving excellent results

• Improves the soil’s organic matter content
• Helps increase soil moisture retention
• Improves soil consistency
• Helps break up heavy lumps
• Aids nutrient retention
• Enhances root development
• Helps to reduce temperature fluctuation
• Easy to spread and incorporate using simple tools
• Extremely cost-effective

Available in 50 litre bags, bulk bags and in loose bulk

*When supplied with FSC certification this product is from FSC MIX Sources at a minimum of 70%, FSC certificate number CU-COC-806457.

Spread Melcourt Composted Fine Bark evenly onto the soil surface to a depth of not less than 50mm, then thoroughly incorporate into at least the top 150mm of soil.

These application rates can be exceeded on poor soils or where deeper penetration is required.

As Melcourt Composted Fine Bark has a low available nutrient content it is usually advisable to apply a balanced fertilizer at the time of application if the area is to be newly planted.

The Composted Fine Bark polythene packaging has been manufactured using at least 30% post consumer waste plastic. We are working with our suppliers to increase this level as quickly as we can. The bag is 100% recyclable but check regionally for local recycling options.

Main ConstituentMixed Conifer Bark
OriginBritish
Nominal particle size range mm0 – 12mm
pH5.5 – 6.5
Typical Bulk Density Range390 – 440 kg/m3
Nutrient contentnegligible

*All values given in the Specifications table are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Melcourt Industries Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.

Bag Size50 litres
Product Code7573
Bags per Pallet60
Pack Weight22-24kg
Barcode Number5060157810049

Where to buy Melcourt products

We don’t have an online store, preferring to support garden centres, nurseries, professional growers and other valued distributors with premium advice and service that’s second to none. But with hundreds of stockists throughout the UK, you should have no trouble finding our high-quality, peat-free range, plus landscape materials and much more.

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Over the last decade Melcourt have proved to be a consistent supplier of quality growing media to us . Customers ask for their products by name and we are proud to sell them.

Aylett Nurseries

Quite simply, Melcourt offer excellent products with exemplary service.

Applegarth Nurseries

For us, Melcourt sets the standard in peat free compost. The quality is always great and customers keep coming back for more because they have great success with the product.

Perrywood

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