What is Contract Ornamental Bark? Premium Grade Garden Mulch

Contract Ornamental Bark represents the professional standard in decorative bark mulch, specifically tested to BS4790:1987 standards. Unlike standard bark products, our 10-40mm graded contract bark offers superior longevity of approximately 3 years before requiring top-up, making it the cost-effective choice for commercial landscaping and quality-conscious gardeners.

Premium Quality Features:

• Grading: Consistent 10-40mm chip size
• Standard: BS4790:1987 tested
• Longevity: 3-year lifespan (vs 1 year for woodchip)
• Appearance: Rich brown colour, uniform texture
• Supply: Sold by cubic meter (m³)

Contract Bark vs Standard Woodchip Comparison

Professional Applications Across Berkshire

Commercial Landscaping:

• Business Parks - Professional appearance for corporate settings
• School Grounds - Safe, attractive playground borders
• Public Gardens - Low-maintenance municipal landscaping
• Hotel Grounds - Premium aesthetic for hospitality
• Healthcare Facilities - Clean, maintained appearance

Residential Excellence:

• Formal Borders - Defines planting areas elegantly
• Rose Gardens - Traditional mulching choice
• Tree Circles - Protects and nourishes
• Pathway Edging - Creates clear definition

Coverage Calculator:

• 75mm depth: 1m³ covers 13m²
• 100mm depth: 1m³ covers 10m²
• Annual top-up: 25mm = 1m³ per 40m²

Delivery Options for Berkshire Projects

• Loose Tipped: Most economical for large areas
• Bulk Bags: Available on request for restricted access
• Volume Discounts: Significant savings on 5m³+

Delivery Options Throughout Thames Valley

• Small Loads: Perfect for DIY projects and repairs
• Coverage Areas: Thatcham, Newbury, Reading, and all surrounding Berkshire villages
• Same-Day Delivery: Available for urgent requirements (subject to availability)

There is a 1 cubic meter / 1m3 minimum delivery on this product. 1m3 is around 450Kg in weight and the equivalent of 2 x bulk bags. This material is supplied loose tipped however for larger quantities we can offer it by the bulk bag.

We deliver this loose in bulk 9m3 loads or smaller quantities as low as 1m3. We deliver our BS4790:1987 certified high quality Contract ornamental Bark to Thatcham, Newbury, Reading and all the surrounding towns and villages around Berkshire, North Hampshire and Southern Oxfordshire.

We have over 40 years experience supplying aggregates to get a quote please call 01635 865679. If you are a trade customer we do offer trade discount.