Field No.8 Ornamental Bark Mulch
What is it?
Field No.8 Ornamental Bark Mulch is a popular mixed conifer bark mulch that is frequently specified by landscape architects for commercial planting contracts. It is screened to a 10-40mm particle size, is FSC certified, conforms to BS EN 4790:1997 for fire resistance and contains less than 20% white wood, dust and fines.
What does it do?
Provides an aesthetically pleasing protective mulch layer for beds, borders and planters.
What are the benefits?
- Field No.8 suppresses the growth of existing perennial weeds and resists colonisation by annual weed seeds.
- Field No.8 meets with specifier requirements for commercial landscaping contracts.
- Field No.8 provides an aesthetically pleasing dark under layer to planted areas.
- Field No.8 allows for clean access to planted areas whilst resisting soil compaction from foot traffic.
- Field No.8 holds moisture in the soil reducing the need for irrigation.
- Field No.8 adds an insulating layer to the base of plants resisting the climatic extremes of freezing/drought conditions.
- Field No.8 lasts for up to 2 years gradually increasing soil organic matter levels as it slowly degrades over time.
- Field No.8 will improve soil structure overtime making it easier to dig.
- Field No.8 reduces the need for watering in drier months.
How much do I need?
Measure the approximate surface area of the bed or border you wish to mulch.
Decide how deep you wish to install the mulch. For best results 75mm – 100mm is recommended.
1m³ of this product will be sufficient to cover the following surface area:
| Depth of mulch: | 50mm | 75mm | 100mm |
| Area covered: | 20m2 | 13.33m2 | 10m2 |
Directions for use
- Clear weeds from area ahead of planting. Spraying off with a systemic herbicide such as glyphosate two to three weeks prior to planting is particularly effective.
- Prepare and cultivate the root zone. The addition of Field No. 1 soil conditioner or Field No.16 Tree and Shrub planting compost is recommended at this stage.
- To further reduce maintenance requirements and to increase mulch life a geo-textile mat can be laid ahead of planting.
- Install plants.
- Spread Field No.8 evenly at a depth of between 75 and 100mm (3 to 4 inches) allowing at least 10% for settlement.
- For best results reduce disturbance of mulch once installed.
- For best results top up levels every 6-12 months.
Product Specification Sheet
For more information on how to use this product effectively download our specification sheet.
Anonymous –
Top quality bark mulch. Very pleased with my delivery of bark. Good price and good quality.
Anonymous –
First Class Supplier. Very good service and product. Field Compost were able to arrange delivery of my bags of ornamental bark at a convenient time – and their helpful driver positioned the bags exactly where I needed them.
Anonymous –
fantastic mulch product – delivered speedily and placed perfectly on my drive !
Anonymous –
Excellent service and very good products. Highly recommended, having tried other suppliers and been disappointed.
Anonymous –
Always consistent. Good product and customer service. Have used several times before and will continue to do so
Anonymous –
Excellent value for money, excellent products will use again next year.
Anonymous –
First Class. I have used Field Compost a number of times this year and have always found that delivery and the quality of their product is first class. My last order with them was for 2 bags of Ornamental Bark Mulch and it not only looks good it is so easy to put down
Anonymous –
Excellent Product. After ordering soil from Field Compost, we decided to add bark mulch to try to help retain water. This has really helped and our garden looks amazing. Quick delivery and extremely friendly driver who craned it into our garden to help us move it to its final destination, more easily. Very pleased and thank you Field Compost for all your help.
Anonymous –
Good Stuff. I have purchased materials three times from Field Compost. the deliveries have all arrived at the time stated the drivers have gone out of their way to put the materials were I wanted them. Having been a gardener for sixty years I think you would have a job to find better materials, Good Stuff .
Anonymous –
Very good quality mulch with a 1st class service. This will now be the second batch required for the landscaping of the back garden. Chris was excellent to chat to throughout and helped ensure the process was smooth. Certainly not the last purchase and highly recommended.
Anonymous –
Great communication, arrived fast, well packed and as described. Many thanks 🙂
Anonymous –
great thank you
Anonymous –
Best I have ever used
Anonymous –
Just right! Our garden looks so much better with this. Thank you to all of the friendly staff involved from order to delivery.
Anonymous –
Couldn’t ask for better service and product thank you
Anonymous –
Excellent stuff – the bark was just as described and just as expected. 1500 litres seems a lot but by the time you spread it two or three inches thick you realize that ferrying this stuff home from the garden centre is a no brainer. Really pleased I ordered from this seller. It actually arrived two days earlier than Amazon said but the company emailed to say that would be the case well in advance.
Anonymous –
Brilliant. Excellent product and great service. Delivery was extremely fast and very easy, and the driver placed it exactly where requested. I’m looking forward to a lot less weeding now 🙂
Anonymous –
Super product. Superb quality. Just as stated. Prompt delivery and very helpful driver who placed the bag just where we wanted it. We would definitely use Field Compost again and have recommended them to our friends
Anonymous –
Delivery was a problem but good quality product. Delivery firm basically only seem to deliver to kerbside then use small forklift. If you have a drive there are problems
Anonymous –
Excellent service. I had a query and spoke to Gretchen who was very helpful. Delivery service brilliant. Product just what I wanted
Anonymous –
Another fabulous product supplied by the fabulous team at Field……Another product we use ourselves and certainly have no complaints about it.
Anonymous –
Good quality, chemical-free. My clients love it
Anonymous –
Very efficient ordering and delivery,
Anonymous –
Great service and very prompt delivery, would definitely recommend
Anonymous –
Great Service. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends.
Anonymous –
Very good product and very good service especially as we were out when first delivery was attempted. Re-delivered two days later.
Anonymous –
Such speedy service and well priced – left myself too little time to order but Gretch pulled a few strings and got delivery in Super-quick time. Thanks team, looks fab now it is all down! Do you do any “Auto Spreading” bags….?
Anonymous –
Good delivery. It is what it is
Anonymous –
Five Stars. Great bark, looks excellent after a rainfall. Good seller communication regarding delivery as well
Anonymous –
Five Stars. Brilliant quick service, and great product. Many thanks
Anonymous –
Top quality product. Arrived well within time quoted. Contact from seller brilliant. Thankyou.
Anonymous –
just bought another one. saves so much time on weeding..KELA
Anonymous –
Four stars. Fast delivery excellent very helpful driver good quality
Anonymous –
Good choice would buy again. Bark as good as any I’ve purchased over the years and I found the bulk delivery very convenient
Anonymous –
Great stuff!!! We are very happy. Fast delivery. Great seller. Thank you
Anonymous –
Brilliant bark delivered to your door! The ornamental bark arrived within a couple of days despite us living in Scotland. It is carefully wrapped and dry enough to be easy to work with. Top quality stuff, well composted and the bark is a good size. I’m delighted and as a keen gardener would recommend it to anyone.