JZ>Sooo.. I spread a light covering of wood chips, mulch, over the yard
JZ>were the grass would not grow.  By light covering I mean maybe one
JZ>chip per 2 square inches.  Really not that much. (no build up)  But..
JZ>It certainly made a difference in the water retention and the grass is
JZ>now growing there.  The larger wood chips which are not covered by the
JZ>grass are further chopped up by the lawn mower.
   I might add, Joe, that grass seed needs light to germinate, and a
   thick or dense mulch will hinder germination. But, given the ease
   with which an unexpectedly hot sun can fry tiny sprigs almost before
    you can see them, I'd rather use scattered wood chips than nothing.
    :-)
                     ...Sandra...
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