I don't know for sure, but many tree services will provide free mulch in the form of chipped/shredded tree limbs that they trim and run through the chipper/shredder. They're usually happy to do it, because it saves a trip to the landfill (makes the drivers happy) and saves the landfill fees (makes the owners happy).

Thanks for the tip bpgreen. All it took was one phone call, they will be dropping some off to me tomorrow!

Cool! Glad it worked so well for you.

I haven't actually done that, yet, because I'm on the road a lot and I think my wife might get upset if they came by and dumped a truckload of chips when I'm out of town. Once I'm not travelling so much, I plan to get a truckload a couple of times a year--my soil could certainly use it.

Catwhiskas, who did you call and are you afraid of weed seeds?

If you're getting chipped trees, I don't think weed seeds are much of an issue.

If you're concerned, though, you can always compost first.

Conace55 Catwhiskas, who did you call and are you afraid of weed seeds?

My hubby made the phone call, so I don't have the # handy but the companies name was J&J Tree Care. The mulch they dumped was made up of pine tree bark so I don't think there's any weed seeds in there. It smells very nice too!

I get my wood chips from the tree service or the City forestry dept. Weed seeds are not an issue, but tree seeds can be. I had bad luck with one batch from the City of Aurora. I am still pulling up little ash seedlings 2 years later. That can be controlled by the time of year you get the chips.