On 30/04/2013 09:37, Kate Morgan wrote:
Thank you everyone, some brilliant ideas for me to think about. Just one
more question if I may, does the depth of the chippings make much if any
difference.



Yes, depth of chippings can make a difference. If you think of it as a
deep mulch, then it can be between 2 to 4", but should not closely
encircle any plant's stem or crown such that it would be likely to cause
rotting.
Also, the chippings will need to be scraped back to expose the soil
while you're planting. If you incorporate the woody chippings into the
soil, then it will begin to deplete the soil's nitrogen. It will happen
anyway to a lesser extent as the surface mulch breaks down. See how the
plants grow away; you may need to add fertiliser/manure.




On 29/04/2013 11:49, Kate Morgan wrote:
I have a fairly large area of rough ground so I decided to cover it with
wood chips. I am using wood chips for horse bedding so I have plenty and
it keeps on coming. Fungi has started to grow there which is attractive
but I am looking for something else that is preferably evergreen and
would ground cover quickly. Any bright ideas anyone, the area is under
trees but getting a pretty dappled light.
Does anyone want any for use as mulch etc.

kate
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire





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