Description

Alder Play Chips are made of alder. They work well in a playground area because they do not splinter, like other woods tend to. This product can also be used as ground cover. It has a lighter, whiter color than the other barks.

When applied in play areas, it should typically be put in a minimum of 6-inches thick dependent upon the height of play structures.

When using as a ground cover to help suppress weed growth and retain soil moisture, the typical installation involves a layer 2 - 4" thick that will need to be replenished about once a year. Be sure when laying bark or chips to pull the material back from the stalks of your shrubs and plants to allow air flow and prevent rotting.



It is not a state certified playground chip but has been in use for playground areas in our area for years. If you are a licensed school or daycare, then you might want to look at the Certified Play Chips.

Common Uses:

• Play Areas
• Groundcover
• Mulch

Areas Served

Kitsap County Including:

Bainbridge Island, Breidablick, Bremerton, Brownsville, Camp Union, Chico, Crosby, Gorst, Hansville, Holly, Illahee, Indianola, Keyport, Kingston, Lofall, Manchester, Nellita, Olalla, Port Gamble, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Seabeck, Silverdale, Southworth, Sunnyslope, Suquamish, Tracyton, Union

Pierce County Including:

Arletta, Artondale, Canterwood, Crescent Lake, Edgewood, Fife, Fircrest, Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Home, Key Center, Lakebay, Lakewood, Longbranch, Milton, Point Fosdick, Purdy, Puyallup, Raft Island, Richmond Point, Rosedale, Tacoma, University Place, Vaughn, Wauna, Wollochet

Mason County Including:

Allyn, Belfair, Dewatto, Fair Harbor, Grapeview, Harstene Island, Little Hoquiam, Mason Lake, Stretch Island, Tahuya, Treasure Island, Union, Victor

Jefferson County Including:

Chimacum, Indian Island, Marrowstone Island, Port Hadlock, Port Townsend

Don't see your neighborhood?

We will occasionally make deliveries beyond these areas for specialty rock and flagstones. E-mail us to ask about availability in your area (Washington State only please).