A sub base for bark or limestone?

[Cmaster]

Hi again. Well if it ends up to much hasle, then I may just put down bark.

If i put down bark, do I need some kind of sub base or can I just place it on mud?

I will dig down about 5 inches.

Could I use limestones or would that be good for a sub base? http://www.wickes.co.uk/20mm-Limestone-Chippings/invt/154449

Thanks again.

[lutonlagerlout]

you could use weed control fabric
i'm sure wickes sell that
LLL

[Cmaster]

I could but do I really need to if you place bark down there. Would that not stop weeds growing anyway?

I just wanted to know if I really need a sub base for bark or not.

If i put down lime stone chippings, one will it be safe and two, will I still need a sub base.

[lutonlagerlout]

bark and
gravel
cheers LLL

[Cmaster]

Thanks.

Well I don't think I need any edging, as the earth is rock hard.

The only thing not sure about, is the affect of bark on the rest of the pavment, slabs. would I need to fabric to stop it rotting away at it?

The other problem is with MOT1. I can't buy it in smaller bags or packs. I don't need a massive sack like here in wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/Granular-Sub-Base-MOT1/invt/224665

[rab1]

fabric will stop the weeds.
on the mot type1, buy the big bag and bin/keep/store the rest as it will be a lot cheaper. :laugh:

[Cmaster]

I would if I could but I have nowhere to store it. My garden is only small and I would have no other use for it after that.

So if anyone knows where to get a smaller bag, please post links.

[Mikey_C]

yes wickes do it, here
expensive mind you but if you have no other options

[Cmaster]

Thanks Mikey_C forgot about that. I was getting confused with this so called MOT1. As that did not say MOT1, thought is was not right.

Anyway I had a futher did down and it looks like it's just clay, or clay and sand.
Pic here
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/Noname150/STA41752.jpg

Is clay a problem? or can I still lay a sub base then bark on to of that?