Shredded conifer as mulch

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    I would like some advice please, I have cleared the weeds from my herb garden, put black membrane down around my herbs. I have a lot of connifer cuttings from where I cut the hedges, if I put this through the shredder would it be OK to put this on top of the membrane?
     
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    It's OK to put on top of membrane but you're more likely to get other plants germinating, eventually, in it because it's shredded (unless it's shredded very coarsely). Not a problem if you intend changing it each year or so. Wood chippings are easier to look after. :blue thumb:
     
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    Hi Sciffy,

    I hope you don't mind but I've got a similar question and I think it ties in nicely with yours.

    If I cut branches off a conifer can I use these to lay over tender plants as extra winter protection ?
     
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    Anything laid over tender plants will help but I would be a bit loathe to lay conifer branches as they're fairly heavy and may damage them. If they're really tender plants then a better organised arrangement should be made - fleece or other protection.
     
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