Sometimes, a big tree poses a safety hazard and needs to be cut down. If this is the case on your property, then you could have the felled tree put through a chipper. Then, you can use the wood chips in a variety of ways in your garden. At Hernandez Tree Experts, we’re happy to convert your trees into wood chips and we can give you ideas for how to use the chips on your property. Here are five ways to use wood chips in your yard.
If you’re interested in establishing pathways through your garden without spending a bunch of money on materials, then wood chips are an excellent option. They offer a soft walking surface and can also help with slowing/stopping weed growth. Eventually, they will break down, at which point they can be added to soil.
When used as mulch, wood chips can be placed at the base of plants such as mature shrubs, woody perennials, and fruit trees. The chips can help with insulation against weather extremes, while also improving water retention.
Wood chip substrate is great material for growing some types of culinary mushrooms. On this material, you can grow wine cap mushrooms, which are delicious and nutritious.
If you have a jungle gym or swingset in your yard, then you could use the wood chips to create a soft landing area. The chips can also help to reduce the amount of mud/puddles that form in the play area.
If you need bedding for animals such as pigs, then you could use wood chips as a more budget-friendly alternative to straw. You’ll just want to be sure that the chips aren’t from a tree that was treated with chemicals and aren’t too sharp.
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