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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy
The problem you have when you use wood chips like that over the mulch is bugs, and termites. You have to be very careful where you put them, its not good to put them around your foundation for instance. You might be saving money but it COULD become costly if you get a bug problem.
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Termites in Maine? Not likely. "Bugs" are your friend as it means healthy soil. Also, I have 20 inches of gravel between the much beds and foundation as that's where the drip line from the roof hits. Not to mention I have granite steps both front and rear and instead of a deck I have a cobblestone patio. I'd like to see the termites eat those
I actually spend time trying to increase my "bug" population for the sake of a show quality lawn. There are a lot of myths about wood chips that have been proven false by peer-reviewed University trials.