Benefits of Douglas Fir Blueberry Blend Keeping blueberry plants and fruit trees hydrated is incredibly important to the growth and health of the plant. Doug Fir Blueberry Blend, exclusively available from NW Dry Shavings, is 100% untreated Douglas Fir sawdust, shavings and wood chips. Covering blueberry plants with our special blend helps by: Providing insulation…
Using Wood Chips, Shavings and Sawdust for Compost Using wood product as a material in composted soil and mulch brings many qualities to your garden. Wood material sucks up nitrogen as it decomposes which balances out the amount of nitrogen in the soil from other materials such as food scraps. In addition to adding…
Using Hogfuel for Mud Control in Goat Fields Goats are cute and playful but also hard on yards and fields in areas they frequent. Laying down 3-4 inches of hogfuel is a good way to protect areas that are more commonly traveled.
Using Hogfuel for Mud Control on Dairy Farms and Cattle Ranches Wood chips, commonly referred to as hogfuel (or hog fuel), is an excellent ground cover to be used in high traffic areas for mud control. It’s especially effective around feeding and watering areas. A must for beef and dairy cattle ranchers, hogfuel keeps animals…
Using Shavings as Bedding in Horse Stalls Ordering Bulk Shavings Buying shavings in bulk for horse stalls is the most economical and efficient option. Rather than buying bagged shavings at your local farm and feed store, we can deliver loose shavings to your farm and even unload directly into most shaving bins and other storage…
Using Shavings as Bedding in Chicken Coops Shavings are the preferred bedding used in chicken coops on poultry farms because of their fluffy and absorbent properties. They don’t harden into packed clumps like sawdust does and is a more hygienic option.