Cedar chips landscaping

A common tip for gardeners to help keep their soil moist for longer is to ‘mulch over the soil,’ but what does this actually entail, and which mulch is best? The most commonly used mulch is mulch made from chipped or shredded wood, with cedar wood being among the most popular types of wood to use for this purpose.

The field of landscaping is rich with different materials you can use to achieve your aesthetic goals. A material often favored is wood chips. They are

A cedar chip play yard for dog friendly landscaping in Portland, Oregon

You can’t miss the regal presence of a cedar tree in a garden, but you may miss its humbler presence, low on the ground, surrounding shrubs and flowers, not

What’s the debate between wood chips vs. mulch? Wood chips are pieces or shredded wood from the interior of a tree trunk, while mulch can be made from a variety of materials.

Wood chip mulch is often recommended, but what does it actually consist of? Is it good for your garden? Expert Sarah Jay explores this topic.

Follow these easy steps to replace your ugly lawn with wood chips, and create a no-water yard. It will look great year round, with no maintenance required!

Over a year ago we did an experiment in the garden by mulching half of it with wood chips. The results have been very eye-opening! Covering your garden with a mulch layer suppresses the weeds, retains moisture (meaning you have to water less!), and eventually breaks down and feeds your crops.

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