The optimal depth of wood chip mulching is around 3 inches. Many State College, Professional Stump Removal clients prefer to keep their stump's wood chips for mulching. As a cost-effective and natural-looking mulching option, wood chips can enhance the health and beauty of your landscape.

Also, remember that the bigger the wood chips, the longer they’ll take to decompose. For State College and the surrounding area, Professional Stump Removal experts use stump grinding, which creates smaller wood chips. While wood chips may slow down the compost process, you’ll reap the benefits of a nutrient-rich addition to your soil.

Not only do wood chips discourage weed growth, but their ability to absorb moisture prevents the path from becoming muddy. Wood chips are also a great way to add traction to slick walkways or surfaces in your yard. To create a wood chip walkway, layer the chips at least 2 to 3 inches deep. For a step-by-step guide for creating your wood chip pathway, check out Better Homes and Gardens.

You may already have a natural source of wood chips on your property, such as a stump or fallen tree. Stump grinding is an effective way to both get rid of an unsightly stump and repurpose its wood chips somewhere else in your yard. Professional Stump Removal offers stump grinding service to State College, Lock Haven, and the surrounding region.