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!

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!

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!

Still at it, but I have a few pics of the yard

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!

Thanks, Sharon!