Woodchip

What is Woodchip / Mulch and how is it produced?

Woodchip is the product resulting from debris that has been processed by a wood chipper. The woodchip mulch is produced through the activity of aerobic micro organisms. These microbes require oxygen, moisture and food in order to grow and multiply. When these resources are maintained at the optimum levels the natural decomposition process is generally accelerated. The microbes generate heat, water vapour and carbon dioxide as they transform raw materials into a suitable mulch.

Why use Woodchip / Mulch?

Using woodchip provides many benefits:

• Improves soil structure.
• Helps suppress the growth of weeds.
• Encourages the growth of plants.
• Increases water infiltration and water holding capacity.
• Increases soil aeration.
• Reduces soil erosion and nutrient leaching.
• Improvement of microbial activity in the soil.
• Helps protect plants from frost in the winter.
• How do I use Woodchip / Mulch?

Before using woodchip the ground needs to be prepared by raking and removing large stones and other debris. It is also beneficial to remove any perrenial weeds. Usually woodchips need to be applied 5-10cm deep.

Deliveries

Woodchip is available for delivery. For more information go to our products page or contact steve[at]youngstreeservices.com