How do I prevent bark mulch from blowing away

Wind steals bark in two ways: it lifts individual chips and it scours whole drifts when the surface has dried to needles. Begin by choosing the right grade; finer shred knits like felt, whereas chunky nuggets need heft or a binding under-layer. Spread on a calm, moist morning so particles cling to damp soil and to each other. Water lightly once in place; the added weight helps until the fibres settle.

Edging matters just as much. A shallow trench, spade-cut at the lawn’s edge, creates a pocket that interrupts gusts before they reach the mulch. In exposed plots, sink a low wooden or metal board behind the trench and back-fill against it; even fifteen centimetres will calm the air at soil level. Sloped beds benefit from jute netting or a sprinkle of compost beneath the bark, giving roots and worms something to stitch into. Revisit after the first storm, raking strays back and topping up bare patches. When replenishment beckons, mix new bark with the old instead of forming a slippery second layer, and keep depth between five and eight centimetres. AHS LTD supplies moisture-retentive shredded pine that locks swiftly, reducing the risk of flight in even the strongest gales.