Bark & Coverings

Westland Landscape Bark is perfect for creating low maintenance beds & borders. It reduces the need for frequent weeding and therefore the amount of time spent on weeding. It can also be used to create rustic natural looking pathways through woodland and large borders.

Features:

• 30-50mm large chips for maximum coverage
• Helps suppress weed growth
• Improves moisture retention around plants
• 90L

Existing beds & borders: Prepare the border by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2.5-5 cm deep over the area ensuring that the mulch reaches under the plant canopy and covers the root area.
New beds & borders: Prepare the area by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2.5-5 cm deep over the area.
Aftercare for beds & borders: Remove any annual weeds as they appear. To maintain a good mulch layer replenish the area with fresh bark annually.
For use under fruit trees & fruit bushes: Prepare the area under fruit trees and fruit bushes by removing all weeds and grass. Spread a layer of bark 2.5-5 cm deep over the area right up the to tree and bush trunks.
For use on pathways: Prepare the pathway by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 5 cm deep over the path.
Aftercare for pathways: Remove any annual weeds as they appear. To maintain a good bark layer replenish the area with fresh bark annually.

Westland Cambark Premium Pine Bark Nuggets are made from specially selected and graded premium pine bark. The rich golden appearance of the bark will compliment and enhance the texture and colour your garden. It is ideal for use amongst conifers and alpines as well as heathers. It is also great for placing around specimen trees and shrubs.

Features:

• Suitable for all beds, borders and around trees and shrubs
• Superior moisture control
• Suppresses weed growth
• FSC graded, from a sustainable source
• Use on garden walkways & play-areas
• 50L

When to Use: Cambark Premium Pine Bark Nuggets can be used all year round
Why Use: Cambark Premium Pine Bark Nuggets are perfect for suppressing weed growth, retaining moisture in the soil and provides year round protection and insulation for plant roots from extremes of temperature. The small golden nuggets can also reduce the spread of fungal disease on leaves caused by rain splashes, encourages earth worm activity helping to improve soil aeration and enhancing organic matter levels, fertility and soil structure.
For Use on Small Borders: Prepare the area by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2-5.5cm deep over the area ensuring that the bark reaches under the plant canopy and covers the root area.
To reduce perennial weed problems in small borders: For best results, lay a perforated plastic or fabric membrane under the bark to further reduce perennial weed problems. Cut an X shaped hole in the membrane and plant shrubs and flowers into planting hole underneath the membrane. Spread the bark chips back under the plant canopy to cover the membrane.
Aftercare for small borders: Remove any annual weeds as they appear. To maintain a good bark layer, replenish the area with fresh bark annually.
For use in containers and pots: When planting containers and pots, leave a 5-7cm space at top of the container or pot.Spread a 3-5cm layer of bark over the top of the compost or soil. This will provide important thermal insulation, reduce water loss and make pots easier to water.
Aftercare for containers and pots: Remove any annual weeds as they appear. Check the compost underneath is fresh and has not formed a crusted salt layer, replace if necessary. Top up the bark layer with fresh bark to maintain an insulating layer.

Westland Composted Bark helps to revitalise tired soils in your garden providing a rich source of composted organic matter. This bark will help improve soil structure, improve drainage and release nutrients into the soil. It is also great for controlling weed growth, retaining moisture and protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures. This bark mulch slowly releases nutrients back into the soil building up natural fertility.

Features:

• Perfect for mulching
• Revitalises tired soils
• Improves soil structure & drainage
• Helps retain moisture
• Slowly releases nutrients into the soil
• 70L

Where to Use: For use around your garden in beds and borders, in vegetable plots, around fruit trees and fruit bushes. Use throughout the year.
Why Use: This peat free composted bark is great for mulching and for improving the soil structure by helping to break down heavy soils, improve drainage, moisture and nutrient holding capacity. It will also slowly release nutrients into the soil to build up the soils natural fertility.
Improving soil structure: Spread a thick layer over the soil surface and using a fork work into the top 10 cm (4 inches) of the soil surface. When dug into clay (heavy) soil, Westland Composted Bark will create a much more open structure and improve drainage. When dug into sandy soil, Westland Composted Bark will improve soil structure and moisture retention.
Improving soil: Spread a thick layer over the soil surface and using a fork work into the top 10 cm (4 inches) of the soil surface. Westland Composted Bark will provide a rich source of organic nutrients when dug into soil. These nutrients are slowly released into soil, improving fertility and adding humus to soil.
Mulching beds & borders: Westland Composted Bark is ideal for mulching around trees and shrubs as well as your beds, borders and vegetable plots. This mulch helps feed your plants, suppress weed growth, protect tender roots from frost damage and reduce moisture loss during dry conditions. Remove weeds from the area you want to mulch. Ensure the soil is moist and not frozen before applying. Spread a layer about 5-10 cm (2 – 4 inches) thick over the soil surface.

Ideal for decorative purposes, moisture retention, weed protection and low maintenance gardening. An entirely natural by-product of the timber industry, Essentials Bark is graded for ease of use, while its fresh and natural pine aroma making it pleasant to handle.

Features:

• Saves water
• Child and pet friendly
• Ideal for flowerbeds, borders and paths.
• Reduces evaporation from soil surface.
• Provides an insulating layer which protects the soil from hot, dry weather.
• Reduces weed growth so stops weeds taking valuable moisture from your plants.
• 100L

When to use: All year round
Coverage: 4m² on a 2.5cm deep bark ground coverage, or 2m² on a 5cm deep bark ground coverage.

Weed Stop is a 100% natural decorative ground cover that prevents weeds growing for up to six months. It blocks the light that weed seeds need in order to germinate and impedes weed seeds and soil contact.

Features:

• 100% natural weed prevention
• Protects plants roots
• Enhanced water holding
• Closer to bark aesthetically
• 33% better coverage than bark
• 90L

Coverage: A 90 litre bag can cover up to 2.4sqm at a depth of 3cm.
Why use: Westland Weed Stop is a protective and decorative natural mulch which is ideal for use in beds, borders, planters, containers and pots.
Preparing the area: Clear away any weeds in the application area completely before using Westland Weed Stop; it’s important that you remove the roots of any perennial weeds too. Water plants and soil before applying to ensure the soil is moist.
Application: We recommend wearing gloves when handling Weed Stop. Spread a layer of Westland Weed Stop 3cm deep over the soil surface, ensuring that the soil is evenly and completely covered. When spreading, break up any clumps and fluff up the mulch to incorporate air. After spreading, water over the surface of the mulch – this will lock the fibres together. Use in a well ventilated place and avoid breathing in dust.
Aftercare: If any weeds appear, remove them as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading. Westland Weed Stop will stay effective for years after application, but may need occasional replenishment to maintain a thick layer on top of the soil surface.

Happy Compost Mini Chip Bark is a long-lasting, natural mulch, providing an attractive finish to beds and borders. Happy Compost Mini Chip Bark provides an easy to maintain, decorative surface fir oaths and recreational areas around the garden.

Features:

• Retains moisture in soil
• Suppresses weed growth
• Protects roots from frost

Size : 100L
Uses: On beds and borders as a mulch
Uses : To edge drives and paths
Uses : To create paths
Uses : To provide a hard-wearing surface in recreational areas
On beds and borders : Apply a generous layer of the bark directly to the soil and around plants, ensuring an even coverage. Apply using a rake, to maintain the desired look apply in Spring and Autumn
Paths and recreational areas around the garden: Spread generous amounts of bark to edge drives and paths and to protect other heavy use areas in the garden. Apply using a rake.

Westland Landscape Bark is perfect for creating low maintenance beds & borders. It reduces the need for frequent weeding and therefore the amount of time spent on weeding. It can also be used to create rustic natural looking pathways through woodland and large borders.

Features:

• 30-50mm large chips for maximum coverage
• Helps suppress weed growth
• Improves moisture retention around plants
• 100L

Existing beds & borders: Prepare the border by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2.5-5 cm deep over the area ensuring that the mulch reaches under the plant canopy and covers the root area.
New beds & borders: Prepare the area by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2.5-5 cm deep over the area.
Aftercare for beds & borders: Remove any annual weeds as they appear. To maintain a good mulch layer replenish the area with fresh bark annually.
For use under fruit trees & fruit bushes: Prepare the area under fruit trees and fruit bushes by removing all weeds and grass. Spread a layer of bark 2.5-5 cm deep over the area right up the to tree and bush trunks.
For use on pathways: Prepare the pathway by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 5 cm deep over the path.
Aftercare for pathways: Remove any annual weeds as they appear. To maintain a good bark layer replenish the area with fresh bark annually.

Westland Decorative Mini Bark gives a highly decorative, low-maintenance finish for small borders and container. These small brown chips not only create a clean background for displaying your plants against, but also reduce the need for frequent weeding.

Features:

• 8-20mm mini chips
• Specially screened for a highly decorative finish
• Ideal for use in containers & small decorative borders
• Helps retain moisture in soil
• Suppresses weed growth
• 50L

Why Use: Westland Decorative Mini Bark provides an ideal decorative mulch for small borders and for containers and plant pots. It reduces weeding time, conserves water and provides thermal insulation for plant roots.
Beds & borders: Prepare the area by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2.5cm to 5cm deep evenly over the bed or border. For best results lay a perforated plastic or fabric membrane under the bark. Cut an x-shaped hole in the membrane and place shrubs and plants into the planting hole under the membrane. Spread the bark chips back under the plant canopy to hide the membrane. Remove any annual weeds as they appear. Maintain a good mulch layer and replenish with fresh bark annually.
Pots/containers: Leave a 5-7cm space at the top of each container. Spread a 3-5cm layer of Westland Decorative Mini Bark over the top of the compost or soil. This will provide a thermal insulation making the pots less likely to dry out. Remove annual weeds as they appear. Check the compost underneath is fresh at least once a year and top up the bark.

Buy 2 for £14

For a highly decorative, low-maintenance finish for small borders and containers, Westland Decorative Mini Bark is an ideal solution. These small brown chips not only create a clean background for displaying your plants against, but reduce the need for frequent weeding. Produced from sustainable conifer plantations which are grown for the timber industry and are certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Features:

• 8-20mm mini chips
• Specially screened for a highly decorative finish
• Ideal for use in containers & small decorative borders
• Helps retain moisture in soil
• Suppresses weed growth
• 70L

Beds & borders: Prepare the area by removing all weeds and debris. Spread a layer of bark 2.5cm to 5cm deep evenly over the bed or border. For best results lay a perforated plastic or fabric membrane under the bark. Cut an x-shaped hole in the membrane and place shrubs and plants into the planting hole under the membrane. Spread the bark chips back under the plant canopy to hide the membrane. Remove any annual weeds as they appear. Maintain a good mulch layer and replenish with fresh bark annually.
Pots/containers: Leave a 5-7cm space at the top of each container. Spread a 3-5cm layer of Westland Decorative Mini Bark over the top of the compost or soil. This will provide a thermal insulation making the pots less likely to dry out. Remove annual weeds as they appear. Check the compost underneath is fresh at least once a year and top up the bark.
Storage: Store in a dry, frost-free place away from weedkiller or other garden chemicals. Reseal bag after use.