Closer but still out of the way might be a good idea.We're getting the trees too close to the house taken down Nov 22. The chips will be at the bottom of the driveway, where they will be handy, but totally out of the way. I'm wondering if I want some in a pile closer to the run? The driveway is pretty steep!
But they have to dry a bit, first, right? I wonder if they'll dry out enough to use by December. Or will the hard freezes of winter kill any mold, if I cover the pile with a tarp?
Let it sit for a couple weeks, then scrape off outer layer to use in run.
I still just scrape the outer layer off the pile and only put an inch or two in the run at a time.
Do not cover with a tarp, that will encourage growth and there is really no need.