Chipper Mulch

[cullenf27]

I was wondering I live in Florida and I am clearing my back property. We are using our chipper to do this and we are putting branches and vines such as oak, spice, and walnut tree branches. The chipper makes fast work and I would love to save some money and use this mulch instead of pine shavings. Is this okay?

 

[Two Creeks Farm]

They work as long as you get them dried. Wet = Mold and mildew which equals bigger issues, especially when combined with chicken crap!

 

[MandyH]

They have to go through a heat so they won't burn your plants or anything. Pretty much you have to let them sit and season for a bit.

 

[cullenf27]

Thanks for the help this will definately save me some money we also Let the wood weather before we even put it in the chipper because the green stuff really messes with it.

 

[VelvettFog]

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Then I think you'll have no trouble. You will probably find that the larger chips don't absorb the moisture as quickly, so keep an eye on that.

 

[cullenf27]

Ok will do

 

[pawsplus]

I put big mulch in my run and less than 2 years later it was 6" of MUD. Mulch breaks down, like all organic material. Then you have to haul it all back out.

Gravel w/ sand on top is a much better choice!