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Quick Guide
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Sustainable peat‑free bark mulch
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Low pH; ideal for acid‑loving plants
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Enhances soil structure & water retention
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Certified by FSC from UK conifers
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Dark brown, free‑flowing, easy to apply
Melcourt Composted Fine Bark 50L is a premium peat‑free bark mulch and soil conditioner, made from sustainably sourced British conifer bark. Its dark brown, free‑flowing texture makes it ideal for decorating borders, pathways, and beds while working to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and regulate soil temperatures.
This FSC‑certified product (minimum 70% FSC Mix) improves soil structure and organic matter content over time, making it an excellent accompaniment for shrub beds or acid‑loving plants. The inherently low pH complements environments such as heather, rhododendron, and blueberry gardens. The composted process ensures a uniform, easy‑to‑handle mulch that enriches the soil as it naturally degrades .
Melcourt’s bark mulch is trusted by gardeners and professionals alike for its consistent quality, reliability, and environmentally friendly credentials. Whether you’re laying fresh mulch or rejuvenating existing borders, this product delivers long‑lasting benefits and enhances the overall health and appearance of your garden.
Product Use
Spread a 5–8 cm layer on top of borders, beds, and paths to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperatures. Ideal around acid‑loving shrubs like rhododendrons, heathers, and camellias. Over time, it integrates into the soil, boosting organic matter and structure. Reapply annually to maintain depth and visual appeal.
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EAN code000077
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Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Delivery Discrepancies
Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
Melcourt is the UK’s leading supplier of mulches, growing media, play surfaces, soil improvers, equestrian surfaces, biofiltration media and more, based on bark, wood and other natural materials.
A leader in innovation and high quality for over 30 years, Melcourt has developed a range of products that is second to none, with unparalleled technical back-up, prompt and efficient delivery, outstanding levels of customer care and all-importantly, excellent environmental sustainability. Products are sustainable, environmentally acceptable, recyclable and have a low carbon footprint
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