Q. We are taking down several trees on our property I would like to chip up the branches to make mulch for our gardens. I read that freshly ground wood chips steal nitrogen from the soil. Is this true ...

Often underrated, there are many brilliant ideas for landscaping with wood chips. Affordable, sustainable and easy to source, this amazing waste product of the timber industry is an attractive and ...

BOSTON (CBS) - Wood chips are among the best materials to use for playgrounds. They are great shock absorbers, much better than other substances like sand or gravel. They also can shed rain very ...

Alex asks: We just took down a few trees that were blocking our view and had them chipped. We were going to use the chips as mulch in our garden. How thick should we apply it and does it require any ...

Q: We have a large pile of wood chips after running prunings through the chipper/shredder - mostly ornamental pear and apple branches, various twigs and some pine-tree cuttings. How long before we can ...

My bean, squash, cucumber and pepper plants are stunted and yellow in color. We cut down a huge maple tree and tilled all the wood chips from the cuttings into the garden to improve the soil this ...

Have you ever thought about adding a pond, waterfall, or water feature to your yard? Water adds soothing sound and visuals, particularly earning its keep by making a yard “feel” cooler during the oven ...

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Did you know adding wood chips to your garden beds can completely change how your plants grow? 🌱 They help retain water so your soil stays moist longer, balance soil pH for healthier roots, and ...

Spread compost or mulch over your veggie beds before winter. Compost feeds the soil, and mulch protects it from harsh weather ...