[Redbaron]

I have heard of problems using it fresh too. I usually use aged chips, at least a few months. Now last year I did use fresh. It was OK. Didn't hurt, but didn't help much either, not like aged helps. The difference between me and digsdirt is I am exclusively no till and he uses tillage. So that very likely will effect the end result.

If you want to speed the aging process up? Then layer 3 inch layers alternated with 3 inch absolutely fresh mowed green grass. Soak each layer. Turn every three or 4 days and soak again. (I do it when I mow next and add layers of fresh mowed grass each time) It wont be compost in a month, but it will be close enough partially composted to use in your garden.