In case you hadn\u2019t noticed from other articles I love wood chips.\u00a0 I\u2019m not alone on this, gardeners and homesteaders with much more experience that I have swear by the power of wood chips.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s just for mulch, to add to the compost, for soil transformation, or even to build your own soil from scratch, you will be hard-pressed to find a better resource than wood chips.\u00a0 But those who have bought wood chips, by the truckload, but especially by the bag full, know that wood chips can be costly.\u00a0 On the other hand, those of us who have done a little digging and searching know that wood chips can come in great quantities for absolutely nothing.\u00a0 Here are some tips you can use to get your hands on this valuable resource without spending a dime.<\/p>\n
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Local Government<\/strong><\/p>\n If your city or county operates the landfill in your area it is likely that they have a green waste area, and often in this area there will be a huge pile of wood chips.\u00a0 Sometimes you can just pull up and take it, sometimes you need permission or even a free permit.\u00a0 If the landfill is privately run in your area you may be able to get free wood chips from your local government through the parks department, or the transportation department.<\/p>\n Electric Company<\/strong><\/p>\n The electric company in your area has to trim and remove trees near power lines regularly.\u00a0 This is going to result in a lot of wood chips.\u00a0 They might even have to pay to dump these wood chips if someone doesn\u2019t take them off their hands first.<\/p>\n Local Arborists<\/strong><\/p>\n Look in your yellow pages for tree trimming companies in your area.\u00a0 Give them a call and let them know that you would love some free wood chips.\u00a0 They might let you come and pick them up from the base yard, or they might even drop them off at your home for free to save themselves from having to drive them out of their way to dispose of them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have been paying for your wood chips, you don\u2019t have to continue to waste your money, and if you have been going without them to save money, your garden doesn\u2019t need to continue to suffer.\u00a0 With these tips you should be able to locate some free wood chips in your area, though you might have to wait for a permit or get your name on a list for drop off, you will still be on your way to having a cheaper, more bountiful garden.<\/p>\n In case you hadn\u2019t noticed from other articles I love wood chips.\u00a0 I\u2019m not alone on this, gardeners and homesteaders with much more experience that I have swear by the power of wood chips.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s just for mulch, to add to the compost, for soil transformation, or even to build your own soil from<\/p>\nNatural Healing Techniques Doctors Don\u2019t Want You to Know\u2026<\/a><\/h2>\n
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