I use wood mulch to control mud, erosion, weeds, dust.......and a environment to attract ground pest for the chickens to feast on. What a wonderful material......and it's free.
We did this task in one day.....about two weeks ago. This week......the Sacramento Valley is putting out flood warnings, calling for 4 to 8 inches of rain. What a vast difference of comfort and environment control this will make for the devil's storm that is arriving.
Saving money makes me cozy....