What are some good ways to use wood chips on my property?

If a large tree on your property needs to be cut down, then you could opt to have it grinded up for use on your property. Wood chips can come in quite handy for a variety of backyard projects. At The Tree Guy, our local arborists can safely cut down your big trees. Then, if you so desire, we can grind them up so you can use the chips in your garden. Here’s a look at five ways to use wood chips on your property.

Pathways

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly material for establishing pathways through your garden, then wood chips are a great option. They create a soft walking surface and can help with keeping down weeds, especially when used with landscape fabric. When they eventually break down, they can be added to soil.

Mulch

As mulch, wood chips can add protection for plants against extreme weather, while also helping with moisture retention. Wood chips can be used as mulch around fruit trees, woody perennials, and mature shrubs.

Use for Growing Culinary Mushrooms

For the home chef, fancy mushrooms can be a fun ingredient to work with. Wood chip substrate can be good for growing some fancy culinary varieties of mushrooms, such as wine caps. 

Livestock Bedding

Compared to straw, wood chips are a more affordable option for bedding for farm critters such as pigs. When using wood chips for livestock bedding, it’s important that the chips aren’t sharp and aren’t from a tree that has been treated with chemicals.

Play Area

If you have swingset or slide set up for your kids, then you could use wood chips as a soft landing surface that’ll could help to prevent scrapes and bruises. The wood chips can also help with preventing the play area from becoming too muddy. 

Arborist in Ventura, CA

When you need  brush chipping in Ventura, CA and the surrounding area, contact The Tree Guy at 805-559-1515. Feel free to give us a call today to ask for a free arborist estimate in Ventura, CA!