On Mon, 29 Mar 2004 20:59:17 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>Jarkat2002 wrote:
>
>> Frugal Gardening and Landscaping
>>
>> Is there a frugal Gardening site or NG? I know it's going to be a little late
>> for me to start many things from seed this year but I would like to find a
>> frugal gardening resource. Any ideas?
>> Oh .. and I want to fill in a play area for my kids w/ wood chips. It will be
>> about 15 ft long and 10 ft wide and 3 inches deep (under a swing set). Any
>> ideas on where I can get such a quantity of wood chips that would be
>> appropriate for a play area at a good price?
>> Thank you for your help.
>> ~Kat
>>
>
>Sometimes you can get them free from the local utility department if they are
>working in the area, but you would have to take the whole load, and you get what
>they give you. Some chips are better than others. When my neighbour got a free
>load it contained a lot of pine needles.
>
>Are you sure you want wood chips for under a swing set? I wouldn't think that
>they would be the safest option. Aside from all those little bits of wood, they
>also provide a habitat for ants and spiders.
>
they add crunch!

your pal,
blake