The method of mulching with pine needles is most effective for ornamental and fruit shrubs. To effectively mulch with pine needles, you should first thoroughly clear the area around the plants of ...

With their fine texture and pleasant scent, it's easy to see why many gardeners are drawn to using pine needles in their beds. However, as with any mulch, there are some hidden problems that can ...

Unlike some other mulches, pine needles mesh together and hold together during hard rains, heavy winds and even on landscapes ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil. But what kind is best?

When used properly, organic mulch can provide numerous benefits for garden beds and landscapes. When used improperly, mulch ...

Pine straw is generally harvested from agroforestry ... At Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, we use it as both a mulch and as a soil amendment. The only foul call on pine fines as a mulch is that ...