Lots of mulch

tile · Oct 25, 2007

Got the Asplundh tree guys to drop off a few loads over the last week or so.

Now I have a nice layer mulch to add around my garden beds.

Was using hay but it cost was going up and it did not last to long :-(

Heres a few pics of the pile.

http://www.missliz.net/barn/1007/0656.jpg

http://www.missliz.net/barn/1007/0657.jpg

Ron.

BTDT · Oct 25, 2007

I also got some a couple years ago, from guys trimming powerline ROW's. Free is good.

MarkV · Oct 26, 2007

Do keep in mind that the fresh chips will take a lot of nitrogen from the soil. It is great stuff at that price just better if it has sat for a year.

MarkV

tile · Oct 26, 2007

MarkV said:
Do keep in mind that the fresh chips will take a lot of nitrogen from the soil. It is great stuff at that price just better if it has sat for a year.

MarkV

Yep good tip.

I am using it for my raised garden beds ( or a walking path around my beds )
The rest will be taken to the back of my land for compost and let it set for 6 months or a yr befor I use it.

Ron.

MossRoad · Oct 26, 2007

Mmmmm, termite food.

We had some mulch one year that, for some reason, was of particular interest to carpenter ants. Other years were fine. Just be sure to keep an eye on it for pests.