For more than 20 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens, while mulch fads came and went. Dyed red wood chips, cypress, dyed shredded rubber and dyed black wood chips have ...

However, as with any mulch, there are some hidden problems ... Unlike other organic mulches like compost or shredded leaves, pine needles can take a long time to break down. While this might ...

Shredded rice hulls and pine needles are excellent ... Definitely an organic mulch: wood chips, rice hulls or pine needles. All mulches should be placed 3 to 4 inches deep to be effective.