Use Pine Needles as Organic Mulch

Pine needles as organic mulch can be a great low-cost alternative for some plants. If you happen to have a pine tree around, it’s free!
Using mulch helps plants retain water, which helps you conserve water. Plants that do well with pine straw mulch are plants that love acid. These include azaleas, blueberries, rhododendrons and hollies, among others. It’s best to leave a free area around the plant stems to avoid mold.
Pine needles provide good insulation, water retention and weed control. They also look natural and last longer than many alternative mulches. Best of all, no tree deaths are involved.
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