♻️ Recycling That Makes Sense

Healthy soil is alive.

As wood chips break down from the top down, they increase organic matter in the soil, which improves nutrient availability and root health over time. This process happens gradually — which is exactly what trees prefer.

In Phoenix, soil moisture is lost quickly due to heat, wind, and sun exposure.

A layer of wood chips keeps moisture available longer and protects shallow feeder roots from drying out

This means less frequent watering and healthier trees that experience less drought stress — a major advantage in the Arizona desert.

Bare soil can reach extreme temperatures during summer, damaging fine roots near the surface.

Wood chips act as insulation keeping soil cooler. Reducing temperature swings between day and night

helps protecting roots from heat stress.

Stable soil temperatures lead to better root function and stronger overall tree health.

Arizona soils are often compacted, low in organic matter, and biologically inactive.

As wood chips decompose soil becomes looser and more absorbent. Water infiltration improves

and roots are able to grow more freely

Unlike gravel or decorative rock, wood chips improve soil over time instead of degrading it.

A properly applied layer of wood chips helps blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds. This reduces weed germination which intern minimizes the need for herbicides.

Less competition means more resources for your trees and plants.

“Wood chips steal nitrogen.”
This only happens at the soil surface during decomposition. Tree roots grow below this layer and are not harmed. In fact, long-term soil health improves.

“Mulch causes rot.”
Only when piled directly against the trunk. Wood chips should be spread like a donut, not a volcano — keeping material several inches away from the trunk flare.