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problem, many homeowners are looking for ways to convert and recycle grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, twigs, branches and other yard refuse. One solution is to use these materials to make your own mulch and compost. In fact, it’s more than a solution in some areas; it’s a law.

Chippers, shredders and mulchers allow home gardeners to reduce twigs and branches as thick as 2xh to three inches in diameter into woodchips that are ideal for a weed-killing mulch. These woodchips, which have an average lifespan of two years, are also an excellent material with which to create professional-looking pathways and decorative landscape borders.

Besides wood, chippers can effectively convert other plant materials into mulch. As a safety precaution, when using any chipper or mulcher, be sure to wear gloves and a pair

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