Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Gardening

Showing Original Post only (View all)

OAITW r.2.0

(30,490 posts)
Sun May 3, 2020, 01:52 PM May 2020

Question on composting bark scrap. [View all]

Just finished restacking next season's wood pile. Cleaning up the area where the logs were dumped, I have about 2 large wheelbarrows of bark that I could shovel up and dump in the puckerbrush, but-

The pile is located next to my raised beds 4@ (4x3x16). I need to turn the soil which has been dormant for a about 5 years. The dirt has settled quite a bit and was thinking of getting some loam to retop.

I am now thinking of digging down a foot and spreading the bark uniformly in the beds.

Question to knowledgeable Duers - is this a smart use of the waste hardwood bark?

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Question on composting bark scrap. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 May 2020 OP
how about using it as mulch? rampartc May 2020 #1
That's an option, I guess. OAITW r.2.0 May 2020 #2
It should make for an excellent mulch to use around trees Major Nikon May 2020 #5
I use mulch in my compost as the brown layer. Works great KPN May 2020 #3
Thanks for the feedback. OAITW r.2.0 May 2020 #4
Hugelkultur spinbaby May 2020 #6
Thanks! OAITW r.2.0 May 2020 #7
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Gardening»Question on composting ba...»Reply #0