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We're receiving at least 40 cubic yards of wood chips today - AMA (self.greenspace)

submitted 11 months ago by LallyLuckFarm to c/greenspace

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Hey there everybody

For folks who are unfamiliar with us, we're a small scale plant nursery that follows permaculture and regenerative agriculture principles. We've used tons of wood chips over the years and we're getting ready to receive more over today and tomorrow. What would you like to know?

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I’m assuming it’s for mulching. Wood chips have different effects on the soil than sawdust because sawdust has a much greater surface area.

Almost all species of tree work well as mulch. But usually you get mix anyway.

[–] LallyLuckFarm 3 points 11 months ago

We definitely use them for mulching but also as path material, as bulk carbon for compost, and as material for hugelkultur systems.