Barking up the wrong tree?
by Sarah - December 12th, 2011.Filed under: RoLawn Direct.
If you have beds and borders then you might like to use bark as a mulch to keep the weeds down or cover weed suppressant fabric.
RoLawn Direct have three types of bark – landscaping, decorating, and play quality bark.
Landscaping is for paths and other areas, decorating bark is a prettier golden brown colour and play bark is suitable for play areas.
Play areas like swings and slides need bark if the grass is getting scuffed or muddy. Create a boxed in area and cover the surface to the required depth.
Use bark mulch to protect plants from weeds. They will stop seeds from germinating and slowly rot down to improve the soil. You can buy bark in bags too. Buy in bulk bags if you are happy to unload from place, or buy it in bags to allow you to move bags around the garden.
Rolawn Landscaping Bark (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £74.80
Rolawn Landscaping Bark is a quality multi purpose grade bark derived from forestry woodchip. It is a natural product which helps enhance the appearance of a landscaped area.
Rolawn Decorative Bark (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £99.76
Rolawn Decorative Bark is a quality, durable, golden brown deluxe ornamental pine bark. Its attractive appearance and shape make it ideal for beds and borders. Rolawn Decorative Bark can also be used as a mulch to inhibit weed development, improve moisture retention and act as insulation for plant roots, reducing plant loss in cold weather.
Rolawn Play Grade Bark Bag (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £103.36
Rolawn Play Grade Bark is a quality, reddish brown, decorative, ornamental pine bark; which is ideal for use in children’s play areas. It is tested to BSEN1177:1998 regarding impact absorption. Rolawn bark mulch will inhibit weed development, improve moisture retention and act as insulation for plant roots, reducing plant loss in cold weather.
Bark is a great cover for paths too. Build edges with planks of wood and infill the surface. The path is non slip and brilliant for walking on in bad weather!