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keepthetips t1_jcy5iff wrote

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elkb0y t1_jcy68ij wrote

Or just buy order from a supermarket and make the poor instacart person unload it

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PrisonerV t1_jcy75ul wrote

My son bought a whole truck load from one for $20, delivered.

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BillyMackk t1_jcy7920 wrote

There's a service for this called ChipDrop!

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ZacBalZac t1_jcydg9c wrote

Certain types of woods attract more bugs than others, matters more in warmer climates. But hey free is free.

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montefuma t1_jcygz15 wrote

This mulch isn’t treated so just be careful. We did this and we have introduced a huge ant problem to our yard.

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SaltyPinKY t1_jcyigzr wrote

That mulch isn't treated and you may end up with mold, bugs, and some other stuff. I wish it was that simple

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poorbill t1_jcyiigc wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,279,946)

I think just once, but they don't generally call ahead and let you know.

Our neighbors did this and then posted on Nextdoor that they had free mulch. Between them and the neighbors, it was gone in a few hours, but it could be a problem depending where they dump it and if you are home at the time. They might block your driveway.

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neologismist_ t1_jcyjadb wrote

It’s a random mix and may contain woods that are toxic to plants, fyi

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Bluegodzi11a t1_jcyl5qn wrote

Also- Some localities also have free composting facilities. My town does! I can get mulch, woodchips, and compost and drop off items as well.

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wsdog t1_jcyy55o wrote

Check if this mulch is thermally processed. Most likely it's not (hence cheap) and you are inviting pests on your property.

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CAmiller11 t1_jcz500m wrote

Just be very careful as certain tree mulch isn’t good for all types of plants/gardens. Neighbors saw the sign we were going to have the road blocked off for tree removal and the grinding truck. They wanted to buy/have the mulch until they found out one of the trees going in was a bay tree. That species of bay tree has a bacteria that can be wickedly toxic to a lot of other plants.

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Bluegodzi11a t1_jcz6o4r wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,280,492)

I've honestly had better luck with my local composting facility than buying bagged stuff. Anything that has popped up from the local place has been climatized to my locale. So all the microbes are already established. Anything folks may buy thats bagged comes from all over and still would need to establish a healthy microbiome. I cant complain. Ive got morels growing now! We do get a few ants in the spring (its when they swarm and are looking for nesting sites)- but nothing crazy. Plus they feed all the little newts and salamanders that live in my yard!

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montefuma t1_jcz897r wrote

This mulch isn’t treated so just be careful. We did this and we have introduced a huge ant problem to our yard.

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Michalo88 t1_jczjz2o wrote

Why do arborists/tree removal services have loads of mulch that they want to get rid of (for free)?

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MostlyDeku t1_jczkuqd wrote

For a second I thought this was ILPT and was concerned

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Embyrz t1_jczq0wv wrote

SLPT: If you need mulch, >! one of your neighbors probably won't be missed !<

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My_first_bullpup t1_jd0t7ad wrote

Most times your public landfill has mulch piles you can just pick up as much as you want

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