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    The council have tipped a heap of wood chippings at the end of our site which some allotment holders are using to make paths

    I am adding the odd barrowload to my compost heap well mixed with cabbage leafs etc

    I hope it will rot down ok and lighten the heap a bit

    Just wondered if anyone had tried it
    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

    Diversify & prosper



  • #2
    I get alot of wood shavings Snadger (OH a wood turner), but I'm a bit careful how much I put in with the compost, although OH's wood is untreated. I put in just a small layer now and again. Someone told me it wasn't good to put in too much.

    Interesting to hear what others think?
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    • #3
      It will suck out the nitrogen as it decomposes so is best to compost on its own and then dig in as a soil conditioner or as I do use it for paths, Its great harvesting in the winter and not getting muddy feet.

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      • #4
        Use it for paths, or they make a good mulch for ericaceous fruit bushes such as currants and blueberries.
        Rat

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        • #5
          What you can doo is put it in old compost bags add 12ozs of sulphate of ammonia in 1 gallon of water & water the bag then seal up & leave it for as long as possible. Check it from time to time to make sure it's OK but be careful of putting your hand in as it generates a lot of heat & you could end up getting burned - I know someone who did !!

          This also works for prunings if you have a shredder (I do all mine) & straw. Then spread on the surface as a mulch & it will get taken in over the winter.

          I'll take a foto of some of mine that I've just put on a bed when I get home tonight.
          ntg
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          • #6
            You can use it as a annual mulch:
            1.Apply shavings
            2.Leave for a year
            3. when the year is over dig in and whilst winter is doing its worst and you get lovly grond
            For bes results don't top up an d in dormant season on bare paches apply liquid composter
            Make sure that the composter is NOT harmful to the living plants that exist
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            • #7
              Composted Chippings....

              Well Shreddings anyway.

              As promised this is what it looks like after 12 months. & this is the bed that I made up two weeks ago

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              ntg
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              Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
              A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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              • #8
                Not that this helps Snadger, but wood shavings are said to be very good in a wormery. Not sure about compost, but I put a handful in now and then to help soak up excess liquid (not sure it's helped, but I don't think it's harmed either).
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                • #9
                  Thanks all, looks like I'm going to have a busy weekend barrowing wood chippings. I new it was good for more than just paths!
                  My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                  to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                  Diversify & prosper


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                  • #10
                    Got some beetroot to store....would it be any good for that or should I stick with sand?
                    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                    Diversify & prosper


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                    • #11
                      Better with Sand Snadger as it's not liabel to pests & disease. You can always steralise it ready for next year by putting it in a big can & sticking on the embers of a bonfire for an hour or so & the steam will do the job for you.
                      ntg
                      Never be afraid to try something new.
                      Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                      A large group of professionals built the Titanic
                      ==================================================

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