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Above is the 1800 Vermeer
Brush Chipper.
This diesel powered machine pulls brush thru with roller
feeders and is capable of chipping 18 inch diameter wood.
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MULCH
Mulch
is the result of running the trimming or removal debris
thru a brush chipper or grinder. The mulch is shot into
the back
of the dump truck. This makes a great and natural top
dressing
for soil. Nature does this herself as leaf and branch
litter fall to
the ground to join with fallen trees. This then composts
and is recirculated into the living plants thru fungi,
microorganisms, earthworms, etc.
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- Insulates the soil, maintaining stable soil temperature.
- Keeps a water-resistant crust from forming on the soil
surface.
- Adds organic matter to the soil necessary to support
beneficial soil organisms.
- Returns micronutrients back to the soil.
- Reduces water loss from evaporation.
- Reduces weeds because seeds are unable to get to the
soil and germinate.
- Helps prevent soil compaction.
- Reduces maintainence.
Wood
chip mulch: landscape boon or bane?
by Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD.
Mulching saves
money, time and promotes better plant health and development.
WHEN APPLYING
MULCH
It should be 2"
on clay soil and 3" to 4" on well drained soil
such as decomposed granite or sand.
Never mix fresh mulch into the soil until it has composted
(which takes approximately 120 days).
Remember to increase your watering time. This allows the
water to move thru the mulch and into the soil.
Also keep in mind that you now can decrease your watering
frequency.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR
MULCH DELIVERY
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A level
site for a large dump truck.
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A load
is 20 to 24 cubic yards (a pile 25'-30' long & 10'-12'
wide).
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A load may contain up to 10% debris,
slash, chipped palm, etc.
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Free mulch is on a convienence basis
only. A scheduled load, not delivered on a convienence
basis, can be arranged starting at $60 per load to cover
delivery cost.
**LOAD DROPS ARE FINAL**
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The truck (above) has just finished
dumping.
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FOR MULCH
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