Pots, Ponds & Play Areas
How to Use Play Bark
Creating the perfect surface for a child’s play area is essential for their safety. Westland Play Bark provides an impact-absorbing layer under swings, slides and climbing frames. It is also more tolerant to wear then grass and helps suppress weed growth wherever it is used.
When applied at a depth of 30cm (12 inches) Westland Play Bark will provide protection from falls from a maximum height of 3 metres. For a fall from a maximum height of 2m, bark should be applied at a depth of 20cm (8 inches).
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Step 1.
Clear the area where you are setting out for your play area. Dig out any perennial weeds, making sure the taproots of weeds such as dandelions are removed whole. On persistent weeds use Westland Resolva Weedkiller. This is very important, as any small pieces of roots will grow again and push up through the mulch. Annual weeds will be smothered by the bark and will die.
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Step 2.
If you want the Play Bark to last longer then spread a layer of planting fabric such as Weed Block over the area first and then apply the bark over the top of this fabric.
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Step 3.
Spead the Play Bark over the whole area. Use a 20-30cm layer for best results. 200L of bark will cover about 1m2 at 20cm (8in) deep and should last for up to 3 years.
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Step 4.
Check the play area daily and ensure that there is an even coverage of Play Barkover the whole area with a minimum depth of 8 inches, top up with new bark if necessary. Remove any debris and foreign matter that may have appeared in the bark.
