Mulčovací kůra piniová frakce 8-15 mm Pine bark mulch 8-15 mm
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Mulčovací
Bark mulch is a horticultural material that mimics the natural insulation layer that forms in nature through the continuous fall of leaves, needles, bark peeling off the trees, and wilting of herbaceous plant parts. It retains moisture, helps against rapid temperature fluctuations, and as it gradually decomposes, it also partially acts as a source of nutrients. A solid layer reliably protects the soil against erosion, and a thick layer helps suppress weed growth. Moreover, it provides an environment for microbiological life, which is essential for long-term quality of the soil.Bark mulch is a product made from various types of raw materials and does not always contain only desirable components. Since it is most often obtained from woodworking plants, primarily sawmills where it is a by-product, its quality varies depending on the type of processing and sorting. Cheap products have a short lifespan, and you need to add more and more every other year because the bags also contain various amounts of waste such as chips and sawdust which decompose quickly, and poorly processed pieces of bark that are unattractive and often tend to be carried away by the wind.
High-quality types of mulch bark are processed differently - the bark is sorted, crushed into fractions (smaller parts), and often composted, which prevents excessive resin secretion in case of conifer bark, so it does not drastically lower the pH to an overly acidic reaction, which some plants do not tolerate. It does not need to be topped up often as it remains nice and undecomposed longer.
Description of the plant:
Pine mulch bark 8/15 is a premium product produced in Spain and Portugal from the bark of Mediterranean pines and maritime pines. The bark is carefully sorted, crushed into several size fractions, then lightly milled to smooth the edges which prevents early decomposition. It is composted (steam-treated) to prevent seeds from germinating and to get rid of pathogens (fungi, viruses, diseases). It does not contain waste components which makes it very beautiful, and its use elevates the aesthetics of any landscape to a completely different level. It is lightweight and easy to work with, and the smaller fractions create a calm, continuous surface from which fallen leaves are easily picked up in autumn. The finest fraction 8/15 is what we prefer for most beds and borders. It is beautiful among both perennials and shrubs, and it works well in beds with many types of plants which it visually connects. Sometimes it is used as a standalone decorative element in combination with other materials (pebbles or gravel) when creating dry rivers and streambeds.Fresh bark is reddish-brown and soon darkens slightly in the sun, losing its reddish hue, but retains a pleasant brown color for many years. It is more expensive than regular bark so if you want to save money you can use these two tricks: use mulching fabric underneath it, which allows for a significantly thinner layer of bark (about 3 cm), and one 70-liter bag then covers about one square meter. The second trick is to use regular (cheaper) bark for the bottom layer for functionality and pine bark on top only as a decoration in a thin layer. In this case, you do not need (but can still use) mulching fabric underneath.
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GLOSSARY
- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
- DE LUXE QUALITY - This label guarantees a luxurious quality of manually selected plants that, compared to their height and age, are exceptionally dense and beautiful.
- EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
- HOBBY - These plants are of the same quality as our standard-quality plants but younger and therefore cheaper.
- SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
- HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
