QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsWeedsuse of wood shavings as a mulch 0 Vote Up Vote Down Paddy O\’Rourke asked 14 years ago I have a number of sacks of wood shavings (ash and oak) and wonder if I can use it as a mulch and what plants to avoid? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Wood shavings can be used as a mulch around established shrubs.