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Getting rid of scraps and bark

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Ctwoodtick, Mar 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

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    I found my grass clippings make great weed control in the garden.
     
  2. MikeInMa

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    While pulling 5&6 year red oak, I've just been stacking the loose bark.

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    I suspect it'll be used up in campfires.
     
  3. RCBS

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    Bark tiles are used as ground cover and have been used for top cover before. I did burn a big pile of it this winter. The splitter leavings become kindling. Just walked around last night and picked up a feed sack worth. You could wait until your fire is well burning and toss in some bark every so often.
     
  4. Skier76

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    I’ve chipped some in the past. These days, most bark goes into the firepit during the warmer months.
     
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    If it is burnable, it goes in the wood pile. Random pieces go through the shredder and into compost. Makes some good stuff when mixed with grass clippings, chicken manure, rabbit poo, and other odds and ends.
     
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