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Using Tree Chips After Flooding: Rebuild Topsoil Naturally

After flooding exposed tree roots in your yard, using chips from removed trees to cover the area is a smart restoration strategy. Spread them no more than two inches deep—this allows gradual decomposition to replace lost topsoil without fresh sap chemicals inhibiting root growth.

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