Materials
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4 yards of non-aromatic, deciduous wood chips. Such as: alder, maple, or poplar.
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10 pounds of steel cut organic oats.
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Additionally, you can add 1 gallon of Soil ProVide and 1 pound of Soil ReVive/Soil Fortify. (Optional) Shop Products
Process
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Build the pile directly onto the soil in an area where you can avoid chemical drift, and where you do not get standing water.
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Create a 4 inch layer of wood chips, and sprinkle a very thin layer of oats. Spray with water and/or the Soil ProVide/Soil ReVive mixture.
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Repeat this process until the whole pile is built up.
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Cover the whole pile with cardboard, making sure to secure the cardboard so it doesn’t blow away.
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Let it sit for 6 months to a year, undisturbed.​
Application Rate
50 lbs per 1000 square feet OR approximately 2 yards per acre.