[CANUFNET] Choice of mulch for around trees and shrubs

[Suffron, Scott]

I would recommend using coarse wood chips as long as they are free of any oil or dyes.

-Scott

Scott Suffron
Arborist Technician
ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ
Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation/Urban Forestry
scott.suffron at vancouver.ca<mailto:scott.suffron at vancouver.ca>

I am humbly thankful that I live and work on the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples
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From: CANUFNET <canufnet-bounces at list.web.net> On Behalf Of Laura Cottle via CANUFNET
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Subject: [CANUFNET] Choice of mulch for around trees and shrubs

Hello, I’m working with a group on the Sunshine coast who have limited access to quality mulch (in the needed quantity) to ue around their planted trees & shrubs. They would have access to: Wood shavings from a local mill comprised

Hello,
I’m working with a group on the Sunshine coast who have limited access to quality mulch (in the needed quantity) to ue around their planted trees & shrubs. They would have access to:
-          Wood shavings from a local mill comprised of fir and hemlock plus some cedar & hardwood.
-          Bark mulch
-          Coarse wood chips
Any recommendations as to the preferable choice?

Thanks very much,
Laura Cottle

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