Garden and Landscape The only peat-free garden products endorsed by the RHS Garden Centres and Retail Nurseries Catalogue 2018 www.melcourt.co.uk
Our product ingredients are sustainable and renewable see page 11 Dear Customer We hope that you enjoy our 2018 catalogue. You ll find that Melcourt is different and here are 10 good reasons why: all products made up to a high quality and not down to a cheap price we have the only product range of its type that is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society all pack volumes are correct and in accordance with the Growing Media Association standards our polythene packaging is stronger than the average and will not easily break or puncture we provide practical point of sale items we do not have an e-shop. We include our stockist details on the Where to buy section of our website we provide staff training to help your staff understand and sell the benefits of the Melcourt brand Melcourt SylvaGrow has regularly won Which? Gardening Best Buy accolades since its launch four years ago all products are made in the UK and they re all packed at our location in Gloucestershire, allowing you to make up your orders from any product type combination. We look forward to you joining our expanding list of delighted customers. We value their partnership and will value yours. Andy Chalmers Managing Director Melcourt Industries Ltd 2
The Royal Horticultural Society endorsement of Melcourt products is boosting sales - and those sales could be going through your checkout. It would be a surprise to many gardeners that there are currently no minimum independent standards for growing media and associated products. Melcourt Industries Ltd are the only supplier of these kinds of products that fulfil the requirements of and are endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. The Royal Horticultural Society was established in 1804 and is widely recognised as the world s leading authoritative garden voice with over 460,00 members, over 2 million annual visits to their gardens and shows, and over 7 million unique monthly visits to their website at www.rhs.org.uk We are told by a growing number of garden retailers that one of the key reasons for stocking Melcourt products is the measurable benefit that RHS endorsement brings. The Royal Horticultural Society Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society Registered Charity number 222879/SC038262 rhs.org.uk 3
The Passionate Gardener Range: sustainable gardening in a bag - endorsed by the RHS Peat-free composts SylvaGrow multipurpose compost Sustainable growing medium for gardeners who are as passionate about the environment as their gardens Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost as used by professionals Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including potting-on, planting out and as a growing bag Available in 50L bags and 15L carry packs 50L 15L 7212 7217 5060157810292 5060157810353 18-19 kgs 5-7 kgs SylvaGrow multipurpose compost with added John Innes Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost as used by professionals With added loam Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including potting-on, planting out and as a growing bag Available in 50L bags and 15L carry packs 50L 15L 7219 7218 5060157810360 5060157810377 21-22 kgs 6-7 kgs SylvaGrow Ericaceous compost Sustainable growing medium for limehating plants Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost as used by professionals Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including potting-on, containers and planting out Available in 50L bags and 15L carry packs 50L 15L 7215 7220 5060157810308 5060157810384 18-19 kgs 5-6 kgs SylvaGrow Organic Top quality, organic-approved, 100% peat-free compost Soil Association approved Based on our professional organic compost Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including potting-on, planting out, raised beds and as a growing bag Available in 50L bags and 15L carry packs 50L 15L 7200 7201 5060157810650 5060157810667 18-19 kgs 5-7 kgs Farmyard Manure NEW SylvaGrow Farmyard Manure Genuine, well-rotted farmyard manure which can be used all around the garden for: adding essential organic matter to soils adding nutrients, improving fertility and yields improving the soil structure and its workability enhancing the water-holding capacity of the soil 50L PRODUCT CODE 7228 5060157810698 22-24 kgs 4
Premium quality bark mulches SylvaBark Pine Bark Mini Mulch Supreme, professional-quality, highlyscreened pine bark Nominal particle size 3-18mm Minimum installation depth 25mm/1 Use for mulching pots, planters, tubs and borders certified 50L PRODUCT CODE 5094 5060157810315 11-12 kgs SylvaBark Pine Bark Flakes Supreme, chunky, professional-quality, highly-screened bark Nominal particle size 18-35mm Minimum installation depth 50mm/2 Use for pots, tubs, beds and borders certified 50L PRODUCT CODE 5093 5060157810322 11-12 kgs 5
6 The Passionate Gardener Range from Melcourt is a must have for independent garden centres. Endorsed by the RHS,
in properly filled bags, they are better products by far for your customers and yield much better margins for your business. 7
The Landscape and Garden Range: professional quality products for every gardener and landscape professional - endorsed by the RHS Topsoil and Lawn Dressing Topsoil Blended Loam Ideal for a wide range of garden uses e.g. for new lawns and in raised beds Fine textured, free-flowing Easy to handle and virtually stone free Conforms to BS 3882:2015 20L 0.6m 3 7506 7468 5060157810469 n/a Lawn Dressing A very fine blend of loam and sand Use to improve growth and colour of lawns when applied after scarifying or seeding Nominal particle size 0-6mm Easy to spread using simple garden tools 15L 0.6m 3 7555 7559 5060157810391 n/a 17-19 kgs 540-560 kgs Composts & soil conditioners All-Purpose Peat-Free Compost Excellent quality, 100% peat-free compost Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including potting-on and planting out Friable and free-flowing texture 50L 0.6m 3 7204 7214 5060157810063 n/a 24-25 kgs 230-240 kgs Our product ingredients are sustainable and renewable *see page 11 17-18 kgs 700-750 kgs Topgrow For the successful establishment and continued growth of newly planted trees and shrubs 100% peat-free Extremely popular and regularly used by professional landscape contractors 50L 0.6m 3 7575 7570 5060157810056 n/a 19-20 kgs 230-240 kgs Composted Fine Bark Rich organic bark-based soil conditioner Free-flowing and easy to incorporate into soil Nominal particle size 0-10mm Spread a 50mm/2 depth onto the soil surface and incorporate into the top 150mm/6 of soil certified* 50L 0.6m 3 7573 7570 5060157810049 n/a 22-24 kgs 180-250 kgs Soil Improver Organic, natural soil improver Excellent for adding organic matter and enhancing the fertility of soils Easy to apply and incorporate using simple garden tools PAS100 certified 50L 0.6m 3 7574 7562 5060157810674 n/a 29-30 kgs 350-360 kgs 8 * Only products marked Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ) are FSC certified products. Product sold in loose bulk is FSC certified by special request only. see www.melcourt.co.uk for full product information
Landscape and garden mulches Spruce Ornamental A versatile conifer bark mulch Nominal particle size 5-35mm Minimum installation depth 75mm/3 Use on garden borders and landscaped areas Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987 certified* 60L 0.6m 3 5065 5028 5060157810681 n/a 19-20 kgs 160-170kgs Ornamental Bark Mulch A great looking, long-lasting pine, larch and Douglas Fir bark Easy to install using garden tools Nominal particle size 5-35mm Minimum installation depth 50mm/2 Use on decorative beds, borders and tubs Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987 certified* 60L 0.6m 3 5067 5042 5060157810704 n/a 16-17 kgs 140-150kgs Pine Mini Chips A neat, well-screened pine bark Nominal particle size 2-25mm Minimum installation depth 25mm/1 Use for mulching pots, tubs and containers and borders Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified 60L 0.6m 3 5100 5098 5060157810711 n/a 18-19 kgs 160-170kgs Bark Nuggets An extremely popular chunky bark mulch Nominal particle size 15-65mm Minimum installation depth 50mm/2 Use for larger garden and landscape applications Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987 certified* 60L 0.6m 3 5066 5098 5060157810728 n/a 16-17 kgs 140-150kgs Amenity Bark Mulch A chunky conifer bark Nominal particle size 5-75mm Minimum installation depth 75mm/3 Use on garden borders and landscaped areas Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 certified* 0.6m 3 PRODUCT CODE 5057 140-150kgs * Only products marked Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ) are FSC certified products. Product sold in loose bulk is FSC certified by special request only. see www.melcourt.co.uk for full product information 9
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Horticultural grits and sands Horticultural Coarse Grit Ideal for cacti, succulents and alpines:- - as a decorative top dressing - for incorporating into compost mixes to improve drainage Helps improve drainage when dug into heavy soil 2-6 mm nominal particle size Washed and lime-free 20kgs 8000 5060157810414 Horticultural Potting Grit Ideal for cacti, succulents and alpines:- - as a decorative top dressing - for incorporation into compost mixes to improve drainage 1-4 mm nominal particle size Washed and lime-free 20kgs 8001 5060157810421 19-21kgs 19-21kgs Horticultural Gravel Ideal for cacti, succulents and alpines:- - as a decorative top dressing - for incorporation into compost mixes to improve drainage Use to construct paths, drives and rock gardens Use around water features 4-10mm nominal particle size Washed and lime-free 20kgs 8002 5060157810438 Horticultural Sharp Sand Improves texture and drainage in seed and cutting compost Ideal to use when laying paving and patio slabs 0-3mm nominal particle size Washed and lime-free 20kgs 8003 5060157810445 19-21kgs 19-21kgs Horticultural Silver Sand Improves texture and drainage in seed and cutting compost Blend 50/50 with Melcourt Topsoil to make lawn dressing 0-2mm nominal particle size Washed, dried and lime-free 20kgs 8004 5060157810452 19-21kgs Our product ingredients are sustainable and renewable A word about sustainable and renewable sourcing The government-supported cross-industry Sustainable Growing Medium Task Force is working towards a responsible sourcing scheme that amongst other criteria, rewards renewability and resource use efficiency - two of the many factors on which Melcourt products will score extremely well. Melcourt have been active members of the task force since its inception - call us for more details. 11
Natural play surfaces Playbark An exceptionally well graded, chunky pine bark Nominal particle size 10 40mm Dust and fines have been removed and the product contains less than 2.5% wood Tested in accordance with BS EN 1176 and 1177 Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987 certified* 70L 0.6m 3 6006 6007 5060157810261 n/a 13-14 kgs 110-120kgs Playchips - Softwood A specially processed and screened conifer chip Nominal particle size 5-40mm Dust and fines have been removed and the product contains 80% plus wood Tested in accordance with BS EN 1176 and 1177 Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987 certified 70L 0.6m 3 6033 6045 5060157810278 n/a 17-18 kgs 150-160kgs Playchips - Hardwood A specially processed and screened hardwood chip Nominal particle size 5-40mm Dust and fines have been removed and the product contains 80% plus wood Tested in accordance with BS EN 1176 and 1177 Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987 70L 0.6m 3 6016 6022 5060157810483 n/a 17-18 kgs 150-160kgs Playsand A natural white silica sand that has been washed and screened An effective outdoor loose impact absorbing surface for use under play equipment, for sand play areas, as well as athletic facilities Nominal particle size 0.25-0.50mm Tested in accordance with BS EN 1176 and 1177 Tested in accordance with BS EN 71-1-3 (Safety of Toys) 15L 0.6m 3 6039 6040 5060157810476 n/a 18-20 kgs 700-750kgs Poultry and animal bedding: every pack carefully screened and graded Poultry chips Softwood Carefully selected and screened softwood chips This product is made from UK sourced virgin wood chips and not recycled wood waste Successfully used as a natural longlasting surface within domestic poultry runs Nominal particle size 10-40 mm, with minimal dust and fine content Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified* Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 70L 6715 17-18 kgs Hardwood Carefully selected and screened hardwood chips This product is made from UK sourced virgin wood chips and not recycled wood waste Successfully used as a natural longlasting surface within domestic poultry runs Nominal particle size 10-40 mm, with minimal dust and fine content Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 70L 6716 18-19 kgs 12 * Only products marked Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ) are FSC certified products. Product sold in loose bulk is FSC certified by special request only. see www.melcourt.co.uk for full product information
Reptile bark Reptile Flakes Selected pine bark flakes used to decorate tanks. Can also be used for vivariums and reptile bedding Nominal particle size 50-125mm Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Reptile Bark Chips Selected pine bark flakes used to decorate tanks. Can also be used for vivariums and reptile bedding Nominal particle size 15-35mm Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified 0.6m 3 6704 140-150 kgs Reptile Bark Chips 70L 6701 15-16 kgs Reptile Mini Chips Well screened pine bark used for vivariums and reptile bedding Nominal particle size 5-15mm Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Reptile Fines Fine screened pine bark used for vivariums and reptile bedding Nominal particle size 2-7mm Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Reptile Mini Chips 70L 6702 15-16 kgs Reptile Fines 70L 6705 14-15 kgs Reptile Coir Fiberized coir fibre used for vivariums and reptile bedding Nominal particle size 0-8mm Our product ingredients are sustainable and renewable see page 11 70L Reptile Coir 6708 29-30 kgs see www.melcourt.co.uk for full product information 13
Delivery when promised - with support right down the line... All Melcourt products are carefully manufactured to a high, consistent quality which will delight your customers and bring them back time and time again. But it doesn t stop there. You can mix and match to make up your orders with any product type, to help you achieve the best buying price - and then we deliver exactly as ordered and exactly when promised. We do not have an e-shop and do not compete with our customers for online sales. Furthermore, we offer a unique customer support programme including:- referred customer leads for small (less than 20m 3 ) quantities inclusion in a where to buy section on our website, so that your customers know where to find you. We also promote the Melcourt brand and products at all of the key industry exhibitions - and we regularly feature in leading gardening and other sector magazines and media.... and unique point-of-sale support material to boost sales Melcourt display banner 1600mm x 675mm Mini bulk bags and correx boards for counter display of product samples Easy to use consumer leaflets one third A4 Correx point -of-sale boards 490mm x 900mm 14
Melcourt SylvaGrow Farmyard Manure another genuine article for passionate gardeners You d be astonished what is found in some packs sold as farmyard manure but with new SylvaGrow Farmyard Manure you ll find only what it says on the pack: genuine, well-rotted farmyard manure which can be used all around the garden to: NEW add essential organic matter to soils add nutrients, improving fertility and yields improve the soil structure and its workability enhance the water-holding capacity of the soil Like all SylvaGrow products, SylvaGrow Farmyard Manure is Endorsed by the RHS. SylvaGrow Organic, launched last year and certified by the Soil Association continues to sell well. It offers gardeners a truly professionalquality top-performing product to the increasing number of gardeners who insist on an organic-approved compost. *The Soil Association is the UK s leading organic certification body and is a well-recognised symbol of organic integrity. Our listening partnership This new farmyard manure product and SylvaGrow Organic have been introduced because our retail customers asked for them: the demand is there. We re always happy to listen to your suggestions for other products or pack sizes that you would like us to add to our range. Just call us. Taking a lead in sustainable gardening Melcourt produce a wide range of landscape and garden products which are described in detail on our website. All are made in the UK to a consistent specification from peat-free, natural and sustainable materials which have been tried and tested for many years and which conform to internationally recognised standards Our product ingredients are sustainable and renewable see page 11 Made in the UK from renewable resources Melcourt 15
IMPORTANT NOTES Our standard Conditions of Sale apply in all transactions Bags per pallet: 70 litres 42 bags per pallet 60 litres 50 bags per pallet 50 litres 60 bags per pallet 20 litres/20kgs 49 bags per pallet 15 litres, Playsand, Lawn Dressing 49 bags per pallet 15 litres, SylvaGrow 70 bags per pallet Please deduct 0.25 per polythene bag and 7.50 per bulk bag for collection ex Tetbury You can make up your orders from any combination of polythene bags or bulk bags (in full pallets) We expect to deliver to you within 3-7 working days of receipt of order Your key contacts In the field Position Telephone & Fax Email Neil Gray Senior Technical Sales Manager (South & South West) (Growers and Garden Centres) T: 01666 502711 F: 01666 504398 M: 07850 670511 neil@melcourt.co.uk Richard Cave Technical Sales Manager (West & North) (Growers and Garden Centres) T: 01666 502711 F: 01666 504398 M: 07776 766280 richard.cave@melcourt.co.uk Nigel Bullock Sales Agent (Builders Merchants) M: 07845 773230 nigelbullockbusiness@gmail.com In the office Position Telephone & Fax Email Elaine Rose Sales Administration T: 01666 502711 F: 01666 504398 elaine@melcourt.co.uk James Harriss Logistics and Administration T: 01666 502711 F: 01666 504398 james@melcourt.co.uk Nathan Scrivens Sales Administration (Garden Centres) T: 01666 502711 F: 01666 504398 nathan.scrivens@melcourt.co.uk NEW The only peat-free garden products endorsed by the RHS Most of our products are available in maxi bales, bulk bags, heavy duty polythene bags or loose bulk. Each of them represents a real opportunity for extra profit for independent garden centres or growers with cash and carry outlets. Melcourt Industries Ltd Boldridge Brake Long Newnton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8RT Tel: +44 (0) 1666 502711 Fax: +44 (0) 1666 504398 Email: mail@melcourt.co.uk www.melcourt.co.uk Products marked and TM are trademarks of Melcourt Industries Ltd. Only the products that are identified as such on this document are FSC Certified 12_17