Description
Cottage Bark 10mm is a fine, dark-brown mulch that sits naturally within a planted bed rather than drawing attention to itself, the look most cottage-style and traditional gardens want. Its 10mm grade spreads to a fine, even, tidy finish rather than the chunkier look of a coarser bark.
A consistent layer helps the soil hold moisture between waterings and makes it harder for weed seedlings to establish.
It sits within the garden mulch range alongside coarser and more decorative options. Its dark-brown natural tone blends easily with established beds.
Fine-grade mulch compacts a little more over time than a coarser chip, so check depth each season and top up where it has thinned. With a natural bark colour there is no dye to fade, only the gradual breakdown of any organic mulch.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Bark mulch |
|---|---|
| Colour | Dark brown, natural |
| Grade | 10mm, fine |
| Sold as | Loose, by the cubic metre in quarter-m3 steps |
| Collection | Pickup only, from Keilor East, Melbourne |
Where to Use
- Cottage-style and traditional garden beds
- Established plantings needing a natural-toned mulch
- Beds where a fine, tidy finish is preferred
How to Apply
- Prepare the bed: clear existing weeds and debris before mulching.
- Spread to about 50mm: a consistent fine layer gives the tidiest finish; thicker fine bark mats down.
- Keep clear of plant stems: avoid piling mulch against trunks or stems.
- Water in: a light watering helps settle the fine mulch layer.
- Top up seasonally: check depth each season, as fine-grade mulch compacts and breaks down over time.
Important Notes
- Fine-grade mulch compacts more than a coarser chip; check and top up depth each season.
- Keep mulch clear of direct contact with plant stems and tree trunks.
- Pickup only from our Keilor East yard (Melbourne). Sold loose by the cubic metre in quarter-m3 steps; part loads of a quarter, half and three-quarter cubic metre are available.
- Mulch is light: a cubic metre weighs roughly 300 to 400 kg, so a full load suits most box trailers. Cover it with a tarp for the drive home.
- Further reading: Mulch (Wikipedia).
