New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Name: Rob Portland, OR (Zone 8b)    nuttallii May 17, 2018 4:38 PM CST |
| I just got a huge delivery of wood chips from an arborist. I think they must be from fir trees because there are lots of green needles. Anyway, can I use the material immediately, without composting? Should I sprinkle in some ammonium salts with the chips? Thanks! |
Name: Sharon Rose Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a) Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all              Altheabyanothername May 17, 2018 5:29 PM CST |
Hi!  Nuttallii--As long as you are using them as top dressing they would be good to go if it has been say 72 hours since chipping. Chipping generates heat in the chips. It can take them a little bit to cool off. The smaller the heaps the quicker they cool down. I go pretty close to the plants but they are all established perennials. Saves on watering and the slow break down gives a little feed in the heat. Working on mine right now with fresh chips.   Share a picture when you are done! Love to see yours! May joy and.happiness surround you! One to take to heart....1 John 4 |
Name: Rob Portland, OR (Zone 8b) nuttallii May 17, 2018 5:36 PM CST |
| Thank you for the quick reply, Sharon! They must have dropped 8 yards of chips, so I should be getting some good exercise, this weekend! I'll share a pic when I finish. Take care! |
Name: Rob Portland, OR (Zone 8b) nuttallii May 21, 2018 12:27 PM CST |
Still at it, but I have a few pics of the yard  |
Name: Sharon Rose Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a) Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all Altheabyanothername May 21, 2018 4:41 PM CST |
 It looks really nice! You are doing a fantastic job!  These are good photos. You could also submit them as landscape photos and earn acorns. May you be blessed with success! One to take to heart....1 John 4 |
Name: Rob Portland, OR (Zone 8b) nuttallii May 21, 2018 5:46 PM CST |
| Thanks, Sharon! |
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