Why Wood Chip?
When looking for a base for your new swingset, we know the most important consideration is your child’s safety. Wood chip pads are an excellent choice for swingset bases, under-deck areas, and walkways. They provide a softer, cushioned surface that reduces the risk of injury to your child.
They’re also an excellent choice for your dogs. Not only are they soft and better for your dog to play, rest, and walk on, but they also have drainage properties that can get rid of urine and water, making them a more sanitary option.
Wood chip pads offer a natural pop of color that will have your garden, walkway, or any other part of your landscape looking great! They’re an affordable option that will keep your loved ones safe and take the visual appeal of your property up a notch!
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We build wood chip pads throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. If you’re looking for an affordable wood chip pad in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, or West Virginia, we’ve got you covered! If you’re unsure if we serve your area, visit our service areas page for more information.
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Wood chips can lower soil pH over time as they decompose. Depending on the types of plants you want to grow, this can affect soil fertility and plant growth. However, you can combat this by selecting hardwood chips that decompose more slowly, adding lime or other pH-raising amendments, monitoring the soil pH, and selecting plants that would thrive at that pH level.
Yes, wood chips can be good for drainage. However, they must be a larger size, as fine wood chips or sawdust may become compacted, reducing drainage. It’s also important to consider soil composition and application depth to ensure better drainage.
Generally, wood chips can last several months to a few years before requiring replenishment or replacement. However, factors such as the type of wood, environmental conditions, application, thickness of the wood chip layer, and maintenance can all affect how long wood chips last.
Wood chip pads are suitable for projects such as swing set bases, under-deck areas, dog yards, garden mulch, walkways, and landscaping. Contact us if you want to learn more about what types of projects our wood chip pads can be used for.
Yes, wood chip pads require maintenance to ensure their longevity, effectiveness, and visual appeal. Common maintenance includes replenishing the chips, weed control, removing debris, monitoring moisture levels, inspecting for damage, and re-edging or containing them as needed. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how to maintain your wood chip pad.
Wood chips don’t inherently resist pests and insects, but certain types have natural properties that can deter them. Wood with oils, tannins, and resins have insect-repellent properties. Hardwood chips such as oak or cedar are better at deterring pests than softwood ones like pine or spruce.
Wood chips aren’t the best choice for wet or flood-prone areas. They are more susceptible to moisture and water retention leading to waterlogging and other potential damage.