I am clearing some overgrown trees and I wish to shred the branches. I am getting conflicting info on when best to shred. Should I shred while the wood is soft with sap or should I let the wood dry?
2006-08-13 21:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by stepper w 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The best time to shed branches is when they are in need of shedding.
I have a Lawson Cyprus and every so often it knocks on my door :
"Hey Jesus, I need you to shed me."
"Okay Cyp," I say, "I'll be out as soon as I'm done beating off."
Hope I could help.
2006-08-13 21:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by jesusdrivesadomestic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to shred the wood as you are removing it from the trees. The wood shreds easier when fresh.
2006-08-16 02:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by Hopalong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry in the spring the branches of this tree tend to lean closer to the ground.
2006-08-13 21:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by doodad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would shred them as soon as possible. Dead wood takes more cutting than green wood. It would be kinder to your shredder. Also if you put the shreddings in a composter while they are green they will heat up and compost quicker.
2006-08-13 22:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do it, there is not much difference in wet or dry wood.
2006-08-15 10:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by j_emmans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋