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Originally Posted by Tania
Karen, you can still try and I am sure you will benefit from wood chips. The caveat for your area would be that you will need to move the mulch aside to the paths in early spring, so the soil warms up faster. The mulch will not let the soil warm up. We also do that, it is easy. Once the plants are in, the mulch is put back.
As to mulch decomposting - you actually may not want that . I personally like its longevity as mulch - do not need to reapply every year!  I personally consider that as a benefit, as it will very slo-o-o-o-o-wly decompose and feed the plants. |
I have tried the wood chip method.
If I put them out the mushrooms break it down really fast.
Which is a good thing for the plants
Worth