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SylvaBark® Pine Bark Flakes

SylvaBark Pine Bark Flakes

Supreme, professional-quality, highly-screened pine bark, ideal for mulching individual pots, containers and decorative borders.
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  • Supreme, chunky, professional quality, highly-screened bark
  • Nominal particle size 15-35mm
  • Use for pots, tubs, beds and borders
  • Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified
  • Suitable for vegans
  • Royal Horticultural Society endorsed (when sold in 50 litre packs)
  • Bag size 50 Litre
  • Also available in bulk bags and bulk loose
  • This product is from FSC MIX Sources at a minimum of 70%, FSC certificate number CU-COC-806457
  • We recommend allowing between 5 and 10% for natural settlement

• Always wear gloves when gardening
• Ensure the pot, container or decorative border is weed free
• SylvaBark Pine Bark Flakes should be applied after the pot or border has been planted

• The mulch should be laid at between 50 to 100mm depths, we recommend allowing between 5 and 10% for natural settlement
• The container compost or border soil should preferably be moist before the mulch is applied
• Carefully spread SylvaBark Pine Bark Flakes directly onto the compost or soil surface, using your hand, a garden fork or rake.

You do not need to install a geotextile membrane before the bark is laid

• Over time, if bare patches appear, use a fork or rake to move in SylvaBark PineBark Flakes from the surrounding area.
• Should any weeds appear, they can usually be easily removed by hand
• If left undisturbed SylvaBark Pine Bark Flakes should last at least four years before requiring topping up

• We recommend allowing between 5 and 10% for natural settlement

  • Use in a ventilated place and avoid breathing in dust.
  • Always wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after use.
  • Close bag after use to avoid drying out and to prevent contamination.
  • White mould: under certain conditions a white mould may appear on the surface of some of the particles in SylvaBark Pine Bark Flakes. This is entirely normal and not harmful to humans, plants or animals.
  • Store in cool, dry conditions.

he SylvaBark 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.

SylvaBark is best used within a year of purchase

Bag Size50 litres
Product Code5093
Bags per Pallet60
Pack Weight11 – 12 kg
Barcode Number5060157810322
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