The Benefits of Bark Chippings as Garden or Landscaping Mulch
What is mulch? What benefit does mulching have? What kind of materials or products are best for garden mulch? These are questions we are often asked about mulching. The last question is a lot simpler to answer because one of the most popular and commonly used garden mulches is bark chippings. For gardeners and landscapers […]
What is the difference between wood chippings, bark mulch and ornamental bark?
Natural wood products such as wood chippings and bark mulch are a popular addition to most gardens due to their versatility and the fact that when used as a mulch they naturally break down over a period of time, providing added nutrients to the soil; which isn’t the case when using inorganic mulches such as […]
How To Apply Mulch – A Step By Step Guide
what is mulching? A mulch is a loose material, either biodegradable or non-biodegradable, that is used to cover the surface of the soil or compost. Mulching is the act of applying the mulch to an area. biodegradable mulch or non-biodegradable mulch? Typical biodegradable mulches include bark, wood chips, straw and compost, which will all break […]
Transforming a chicken pen with hardwood play chip
Winter 2020/21 – my 14 chickens were under giant nets, appropriated from fruit cages, under instruction from DEFRA to try and prevent the spread of bird flu. The nets served to keep the wild birds out but also acted as giant collection centres when the snow came. The snow settled heavily into them and despite […]