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Decorative bark ideas to transform your outdoor space
The warm colour and appearance of decorative bark makes for a wonderful resource if you want to get creative in the garden without blowing the budget
The warm colour and appearance of decorative bark makes for a wonderful resource if you want to get creative in the garden without blowing the budget.
While decorative bark is inexpensive, you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics. Indeed, if you use a bit of imagination, this beautiful sustainable material can make your garden shine.
Here, we look at some bark landscape ideas that you can easily incorporate in any dedicated space, big or small.
Decorative bark garden ideas
First, you may want to think of decorative bark as essentially the ‘backdrop’ for whatever you’re growing.
The bark is the canvas, and the flowers and foliage are the work of art. It creates an interesting visual background so that your blooms can blossom in style.
This environment-friendly material can be used in myriad ways an lend unique charm and individuality to your garden project.
Decorative bark ideas can spring from the practicality of this material, as it’s kind to the earth and pets.
It helps maintain moisture content in soil and suppresses weed growth, which makes it perfect for anyone who wants a low-maintenance garden.
Finally, decorative bark can be a lovely thing for our feathered friends, giving a safe and natural flooring for them to enjoy.
Here are our top six bark landscaping ideas to inspire you.
1. A dramatic contrast to stone
A variety of textures in a garden is always a good thing because it mirrors the diversity found in a natural environment. You might want to surround a natural stone path with bark landscaping, or use it as an edging for a wooden deck.
2. Finishing potted plants
Even if you have a small garden, or a patio dotted with potted plants, then smaller bark chippings will be the perfect way to give your blooms a unique flourish. There’s another reason you may want to do this than just for aesthetic appeal; decorative bark will serve the same purpose as if they were laid on topsoil – preventing weed growth. They will also help the soil in the pot retain moisture for the roots of the plants.
3. Creating a contrasting feature
Want decorative bark ideas that make a real impact? Then why not use it to create a colourful contrasting pathway or area for plants? A beautiful, burnished brown juxtaposed against the bright green of a lawn, for example, will not only look stunning but it will be a much safer, softer surface and won’t become slippery when temperatures plunge. You can also use it beneath garden trees to highlight their beauty, place it at the edge of a pathway, or surround the brickwork of your house to add interest and stop weeds from sprouting.
4. Add to borders and flower beds
The beautiful organic texture of bark perfectly complements flowers and foliage (and in addition keeps weeds at bay), throwing a spotlight onto their uniqueness. You can use it in abundance or to highlight specific plants. The colour of decorative bark looks fabulous when juxtaposed with splashes of bright colour or pristine white for example as an edging or border.
5. Create paths and walkways
Given decorative bark is such a versatile material, you can create a magical pathway through your garden. Use it for a winding walkway through shrubs and bushes, or to circle a water feature. It looks stunning and as stated above, provides a soft, safe surface that won’t be slippery in winter.
6. Use for playgrounds and leisure areas
Landscaping bark is a brilliant solution if you want an impact absorbing surface for areas where children might play. It’s perfect for spreading around a garden swing or climbing frame, or around the base of a tree house.
Its cushioning effects and pliable surface are what makes it an excellent choice for outdoor sports facilities, and it will have the same effect of reducing the level of strain on joints and muscles as it does on the professionals if you have a garden area where you like to train.
Now is a great time to start thinking about landscaping your garden so why not take a look at our beautiful, budget-friendly bark for your next project?
Start by browsing our decorative bark products here.
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