As the concern over climate change is becoming more common, gardeners are looking at ways that they can use more eco-friendly methods in their gardening. One of the ways in which some gardeners are approaching this is to use woodchip in the garden as a mulch as it is particularly good at retain moisture reducing the need for frequent watering of plants.
Using woodchip to enrich the soil is a valuable way to use organic matter which is slow to break down and continues to add nutrients to the soil over a period of time rather than using chemical alternatives. This is important if you are trying to grow organic vegetables and want to reduce the number of pesticides you are using.
Another positive aspect of using a woodchip mulch in the garden is that it encourages the growth of fungi which in turn provide nutrients to the plants and trees nearby. Fungi are also a good food source for small animals and rodents that may visit the garden.
Sourcing ethically produced woodchip is important and so it should be purchased from a company that states the origins of the woodchip or of course you could buy a woodchipper and make your own.