What to Do With Wood Chips After Stump Grinding
By Jeff Demi, Demi Stump Grinding
Why there are so many chips
A ground stump turns into a surprisingly large pile of wood chips mixed with soil. The bigger the stump, the bigger the pile. Chips are normally left on site unless removal is arranged before the job.
Ways to use the chips
Wood chips make good mulch around trees, shrubs, and garden beds. Spread them a few inches thick and keep them pulled back slightly from tree trunks and plant stems.
They also work well on informal paths or as a base layer in areas where you don't want weeds.
Getting the spot ready for grass
Grass doesn't grow well directly in fresh wood chips. As chips break down they use up nitrogen from the soil, which can leave new grass looking yellow and thin.
For the best result, rake most of the chips out of the hole, fill it with topsoil slightly higher than the surrounding lawn, tamp it down, and then seed or lay sod. The area will settle a bit over the following weeks, so a little extra topsoil later is normal.
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