Comments on: Hot & Cold Composting With Woodchips In The Subarctic https://frostygarden.com Our subarctic gardening experience in Fairbanks, Alaska... Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:48:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jeff https://frostygarden.com/topics/composting-with-woodchips-in-subarctic/#comment-41 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:23:06 +0000 https://frostygarden.com/?p=1062#comment-41 In reply to Timothy.

You are welcome! I would suggest avoiding the very inexpensive (~$100) “Sun Joe” type chippers as they are under powered and somewhat flimsy. Beyond that, chippers are rated and priced typically by the engine size as well as the branch size they can handle. 2 or 3 inch varieties will fit most homeowner applications, we went with 3 inch as we have branches that large. It’s also nice to have the 2-in-1 chipper/shredder function for general yard debris. You can also rent chippers from your local equipment rental or home improvement store. Good luck and may you be swimming in compost!

]]> By: Timothy https://frostygarden.com/topics/composting-with-woodchips-in-subarctic/#comment-40 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:36:42 +0000 https://frostygarden.com/?p=1062#comment-40 Thanks for the post. I would like to use willow/alder chips. What type/size chipper would you recommend?

]]> By: Bert https://frostygarden.com/topics/composting-with-woodchips-in-subarctic/#comment-24 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:00:10 +0000 https://frostygarden.com/?p=1062#comment-24 Good article Jeff. I think I may purchase one or two of the geo bins for myself in Montana.

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