Q&A - Can I Use a Ground Stump For Mulch?
Question:
I had a tree stump ground recently. Can I use the ground stump as mulch?
Answer:
UT Extension Agent, Booker T. Leigh talks about the steps for using fresh wood chips as a mulch. Using the wood chips from a freshly ground stump will deplete the soil of nitrogen as the wood requires nitrogen to break down. This will hurt your plants. Toss the chips into a compost pile and let nature take it's course before mixing them with your garden soil.
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Wood chips for mulch?
I had a tree stump ground recently. Can I use the ground stump as mulch?
Answer:
UT Extension Agent, Booker T. Leigh talks about the steps for using fresh wood chips as a mulch. Using the wood chips from a freshly ground stump will deplete the soil of nitrogen as the wood requires nitrogen to break down. This will hurt your plants. Toss the chips into a compost pile and let nature take it's course before mixing them with your garden soil.
Related Resources:
Mulch
Wood chips for mulch?