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Guides to using woodchip and logs in the garden, allotment and farm
Wood chippings in the garden
How to use wood chippings in the garden: mulch, paths, chicken runs, compost and more. What fresh woodchip is good for, what to avoid, and how to get it free.
6 minute read
Wood chip mulch
How to mulch with wood chips: how deep to spread it, when to put it down, what to mulch and what to leave bare. A plain guide to arborist woodchip mulch.
5 minute read
Woodchip paths
How to make a woodchip path: clearing, edging, what to lay underneath, how deep, and how often to top it up. Cheap, quick and free with arborist chip.
4 minute read
Woodchip for chicken runs
Using woodchip in a chicken run: how deep, deep litter, keeping it dry, what to watch for (mould, yew) and composting it after.
5 minute read
Hugelkultur
What hugelkultur is and how to build a hugel bed step by step: which logs to use, the layers, how big, and what to plant first.
6 minute read
Composting wood chips
How to compost wood chips: the mix of greens and browns, how long it takes, hot vs cold heaps, and using aged woodchip on the garden.
4 minute read
Woodchip for play areas
Can you use woodchip under a play area? What play-grade chip is, why fresh arborist chip isn't a safety surface, and where free chip still works.
4 minute read