Cheapest Bark or slate

redmel1621

Hi

I was wondering if anyone know the cheapest place I can get bark or slate from?
I have phoned the council but they don't chop and chip their trees now they hire in a contractor, use any bark he has created but if they need more they have to buy it
I bought two bags from B&Q yest but it is £5.25 a bag, which is ok as I only needed two bags for the front garden, but for my back garden project I need a lot more than that.

Any ideas welcomed (free would be best)

Mel x

BlondeHeadOn

Might be worth trying Ebay - some people are advertising bark and slat chippings by the large load, although mostly for pick-up only. Are a few that will deliver though.

The other option is places that advertise selling aggregates and building materials etc. - you may find something there.

BlondeHeadOn

... Or Freecycle, as I have seen loads of chipped bark on our local Freecycle site before now, after some people have chopped trees down.

redmel1621

Thanks, I have been looking out on freecycle, I will continue to do so....

My mum just phoned she needs some too so we will phone around and see if we can get a load cheaply

Mel x

Davesnave

See if you have a fencing manufacturer in your area. We have one here and they sell the stripped bark by the cubic metre.

Suzy_M

If you want proper bark for "appearance", we found the cheapest way to buy was from Homebase when it is on three bags for £whatever (£10 or £12 I think). We priced up bulk bags from various sources and found these were way more expensive - at least in our area.

If you go for the tree shredding type - check its "clean". If its from a garden clearance it may have all sorts of nasties in it, e.g. briars, elder, bindweed. Also, if there is a lot of conifer in it it will affect the soil pH.

Nutty_Tart

I got mine from B&Q the last time they did one of those 'when its gone, its gone' days - 6 big bags for £12. Still have 3 bags to use, but where I have used it out the front, someones cat thinks its a nice toilet whilst I'm out at work!!!!

RAS

Hi

Ring the nearest tree surgeon or gardener in the phone book. Ours delivers a a wagon load at intervals to the allotment site, free of charge. Quite good enough for paths or mulch