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George Davies Turf sources one of the best Bark products in the Country. We have it screened so the mulch is between 30 – 40 mm long and only 20% of the product is made up with white wood and a very minimal amount of dust and fines.

We have the product bagged and delivered to our yards in Olney and St Albans for distribution. George Davies Turf has spent the last 20 years sourcing and distributing these products under its own name and as such has sold in excess of 5,000 cubic metres in that time.

Our Bark Mulch is absolutely ideal for large professional and domestic landscaping projects, when the appearance is as equally important as the practical advantages. Our Bark Mulch is used extensively on building sites to enhance the planting areas prior to sale. It has a place in large gardens where large borders require a huge amount of mulch to help suppress the weeds and keep the moisture in. We would not recommend this product for small flower beds where the aesthetics are critical to the overall look of the garden. For this our Border Bark would be the better suited product.

All of the Bark we sell is FSC certified. The FSC is an international, non-government organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. Which gives you the confidence that our Bark Mulch is made from well managed forests and recycled sources. In all woodland and forestry management trees have to be felled in order to allow other trees to grow and to preserve the larger ecosystem. As a bi-product of this operation our Bark Mulch is produced and it will give you peace of mind that we are supporting a sustainable operation.

With George Davies Turf, the product is only half the story, we feel the delivery of that product is just as important. Using our knowledge, we believe we have the formula that makes for an experience where you feel looked after from the moment you enquire about our products, through to taking delivery and beyond that with our aftercare service. We treat every job as if it is our own project and we want to help you as much as possible, giving you a nominated dispatch day and a time slot for your delivery.

We also deliver our products with lorry mounted forklift trucks, this way we are able to place the bags exactly (within reason) where you want them to be. This means gravel drives, long narrow tracks and putting the bags around the back of the house is not a problem. The only limitation is the width of the track, the forklift trucks are 2.6 metres wide and weigh two and a half tonnes empty.  They are all terrain trucks and will go nearly anywhere (subject to customer agreement). High fences unfortunately cause a few problems as we can’t lift over them.

We as a company endeavour to try and make your life as easy as possible, and if you would like the bags to be split, so the Bark Mulch is left in a pile or dotted around a certain area we will accommodate all we can as long as access is good, and you have a sharp knife.

Bark Mulch FAQ’s 

How much bark mulch do I need? 

To work out how much bark you will need for your project simply choose your unit of measurement, from here you can select from metres, feet or yards. Then add in the length, width and depth of the area you wish to cover. To calculate how much you need, use our handy bark calculator. 

What is bark mulch? 

Bark mulch is made from tree bark, such as Cedar, pine, spruce, and hemlock. This type of mulch is commonly used in playgrounds, garden beds, borders, pathways and other planted areas to shade weed seeds and ensure they do not receive sunlight. At the same time, bark mulch regulates soil temperature all year round, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In turn, landscapers and gardeners can ensure desirable plants receive the soil, water and nutrients required to thrive. 

What is the best time of year to apply bark mulch? 

The best time of year to apply bark mulch is mid-to-late spring or autumn when temperatures are milder and rainfall is more frequent.   

Where should I use bark mulch? 

Whether you’re looking to create a recreation area for a local community, aiming to make your garden child-friendly or would like to incorporate paths into large spaces, bark mulch is a terrific option. This is also an excellent product for segmenting flowerbeds, protecting plants against the elements, and keeping the soil warm during the colder months. 

Does bark prevent weeds from showing? 

Bark mulch acts as a natural physical barrier and blocks out the sunlight from reaching the weeds and stops them from growing. 

How deep should I mulch? 

We recommend applying bark mulch to a depth of 100mm to provide a protective barrier against weeds and will also aid moisture retention.  

How is bark delivered? 

All our bark is delivered in bags using one of our fleet Manitou demountable forklift trucks. This helps keep the mess contained on your driveway and keeps your work site clear. We can however lift the bags over low walls or raised beds using our forklifts and hold the bags in the air so you can cut the bottom out of the bag, so the material is just where you want it and saves you digging it out of the bag if that is what you want.