Melcourt Potting Bark 60lt Bag

Melcourt Potting Bark 60lt Bag is a purpose-built pot mulch and growing-media additive designed to elevate the performance of both peat-based and peat-free substrates. With 3–15 mm matured pine bark chips and virtually no fines, it creates a stable, well-structured growing medium that supports healthy roots and reliable drainage. The result is a cleaner, more efficient growing environment that helps you achieve consistent results—from home pots to professional container setups.

Why this bag stands out

• 3–15 mm pine bark chips deliver a coarse, free-flowing texture that stays where you put it and resists shrinking as it dries.
• Mid to dark brown color provides an aesthetically uniform surface that remains attractive season after season.
• Very low nutrient content and a pH of 5.0–6.0 make it versatile for ericaceous and non-ericaceous plants alike, while allowing precise fertilizer planning in peat-free mixes.
• Free from toxins, pests and diseases, and approved by the Soil Association with FSC Mix Sources certification (minimum 70%), so you get a responsible, sustainable option.
• Designed to suppress weed, moss and liverwort growth in pots, helping you reduce maintenance and keep surfaces clean.

In potting mulch: performance at a glance

• Natural durability and stability of pine bark create a long-lasting, wind-resistant surface that looks good for longer.
• Coarse texture presents a dry surface while still allowing irrigation to pass freely, helping to prevent waterlogging in containers.
• Free-flowing and evenly graded, it covers the entire surface of the pot with no gaps, ensuring a consistent appearance and protection.
• Easy to apply by hand or machine, with minimal protective gear required and no special training needed.
• Non-damaging to stock and non-phytotoxic, with no restrictions on protected crops—suitable for a wide range of horticultural settings.
• Cost-effective when compared with herbicide use and hand weeding, while delivering a visually appealing, sustainable mulch.
• One well-timed application can maintain an attractive surface from planting until dispatch.

In growing media: boosting root health and porosity

• Promotes strong, active rooting by providing a stable structure that supports air-filled porosity and root expansion.
• Significantly reduces winter losses caused by water-logging thanks to improved drainage characteristics.
• Low inherent nutrients mean you can tailor fertilization precisely to plant needs, enabling flexible use with diverse formulations.
• Virtually all fines removed, so the entire product contributes to improved air-filled porosity—essential for robust root development.
• Suitable for standing-out areas such as sand beds, gravel, and capillary matting, broadening its applicability beyond traditional pots.
• Compatible with both ericaceous and non-ericaceous subjects due to its naturally low pH, giving you design flexibility.
• Imparts long-lasting stability to compost and is ideal for direct sticking media or as an additive to a wide range of peat alternatives.

Certifications and sustainability you can trust

The product is produced from FSC Mix Sources (minimum 70%) and is Soil Association approved, reflecting a commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship. This means you can depend on a product that aligns with sustainable gardening and horticultural practices.

Who benefits most

• Home gardeners and balcony growers using pots and containers who want an easy, reliable mulch that suppresses weeds and maintains a tidy surface.
• Professional nurseries and growers seeking a peat-free or peat-reduced media component that preserves porosity, supports rooting, and reduces winter losses.
• Anyone looking for a low-nutrient, stable base that offers long-lasting surface integrity with minimal maintenance.

Packaged as a 60lt bag, Melcourt Potting Bark is a practical, sustainable solution for modern potting mixes and growing media. Its combination of low nutrient content, excellent porosity, and durable surface makes it a thoughtful choice for long-term stability, healthy roots, and clean, professional results in a variety of growing scenarios.