{"id":1307,"date":"2018-11-10T14:15:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T22:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=1307"},"modified":"2022-05-03T17:16:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T00:16:29","slug":"make-mulch-wood-chips-using-tree-branches-leaves-clippings-debris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/make-mulch-wood-chips-using-tree-branches-leaves-clippings-debris\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make mulch from wood chips: Using tree branches, leaves, clippings and debris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mulch can be really useful material in your garden. It keeps the moisture in the ground, prevents weed growth and maintains the soil\u2019s temperature. It also reduces soil erosion and makes it richer and more fertile. Mulch is great for use in the vegetable garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are two ways in which you can obtain mulch-by buying it from a tree cutting service or some other merchant or making it all by yourself. The second option is the cheaper one and it involves using a wood chipper.\u00a0If you are interested in buying a wood chipper you should read my review about the best chipper shredder for home use<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Woodchip mulch basics<\/h2>\n

In order to be able to produce high-quality mulch, the first thing you should do is to obtain all the necessary materials. The first step you should take is to gather all the materials needed for making the mulch<\/a>.<\/u>\u00a0The ideal time of year in which you can start your mulch collecting campaign is autumn when leaves are abundant. Nevertheless, if you have the wish, you can start anytime.<\/p>\n

There are several mulch ingredients which you can start collecting from your yard:<\/p>\n