Wood chips are an easy and affordable way to give your garden a boost. They're commonly used as mulch to suppress weeds, improve water retention, and reduce soil erosion. Beyond mulch, wood chips can ...

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FAYETTEVILLE -- The city is giving away free wood chip mulch on first-come, first-served basis for the time being. The giveaway is a result of an abundance of wood chip mulch at the Recycling and ...