Mvkehoe wrote:
I know that fresh wood shavings or chips deplete nitrogen from the
soil. But how fresh is fresh? Some limbs were cut up and chipped
near us in February so enquiring minds would like to know! Many
thanks in advance,

I think only if they are mixed into the soil do you need to worry.

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Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8b
Sunset Zone 5