Bark and Wood Chippings

Bark, woodchip, mulch and soil improver are bulky, lightweight materials whose weight changes significantly with moisture content. Selling by cubic meter (M³) means you pay for the volume you actually need to cover an area, regardless of how wet or dry the load is. As a rough guide, 1 cubic meter (1,000 litres) is roughly equivalent to 2 standard bulk bags of material.

As a guide, 1 cubic meter of bark or woodchip will cover approximately 10 square meters at a depth of 100mm (4 inches), or 20 square meters at 50mm (2 inches). For effective weed suppression and good moisture retention we usually recommend a 75–100mm layer. Tell us the area and desired depth on 01635 865679 or 01635 40009 and we'll calculate the right volume for you.

Both products are certified to BS EN 1177 for impact-attenuating playground surfaces, but they suit different applications. Pine Play Bark has the softer, traditional bark appearance favoured for home gardens and many school play areas. Hardwood Play Chip is denser, harder-wearing and tends to last longer in high-use public playgrounds and busy school sites. If you're not sure which is right for your project, give us a call and we'll advise.

Woodchip & Compost Mulch is a screened woodchip blended with compost specifically for mulching. It works as an organic ground cover that suppresses weeds while improving soil structure and nutrition over time as it breaks down. It's ideal for borders, beds and around shrubs and hedges, and is far more economical loose tipped by the cubic meter than buying multiple small bags.

20mm Woodchip Fines is a finer, more broken-down material best used as a soil improver. It can be dug into existing borders to lighten heavy soils, improve drainage and add organic matter, or used as a fine top dressing. It is not a decorative product — for finished borders we'd recommend Contract Ornamental Bark or Pine Play Bark.

Contract Ornamental Bark 10–40mm is a graded decorative bark used widely by professional landscapers and serious gardeners. The mixed 10–40mm grade gives a natural, textured finish that suppresses weeds, retains moisture and gives borders and beds a tidy, premium look. It is loose tipped by the cubic meter, making it ideal for medium and large landscaping schemes.

We deliver loose tipped loads from 1 cubic meter up to 80 cubic meters on an articulated lorry. Smaller loads suit home gardens and small projects, while 60–80 M³ loads are ideal for schools, parks, large landscaping schemes and contractors. We have a range of vehicles to match access and volume — call us to discuss the right size for your site and access.

Yes — because the load is tipped directly from the lorry, we need clear vehicle access and a suitable hard tipping area such as a driveway, yard or close-access lay-by. Smaller vehicles can reach more restricted sites, while large articulated loads need open access and turning room. If access is tight, please mention it when ordering and we'll match the right vehicle to your delivery.

Yes — our bark, woodchip and mulch products are priced on a sliding scale, so the more cubic meters you order in a single delivery, the lower the price per M³. Trade customers, schools, landscapers and large garden projects all benefit from significantly reduced rates on bigger loads. Call 01635 865679 (Thatcham) or 01635 40009 (Newbury) with your volume and postcode for a tailored quote.