Pine needles, also known as pine straw, are often touted as a natural and attractive mulch option, especially for acid-loving plants like azaleas and blueberries. With their fine texture and ...

Blueberries are becoming an increasingly popular fruit to grow in our northern Minnesota region. Their health benefits are well known, being rich in antioxidants as well as providing 300 percent ...

According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Gardeners have been putting pine needle mulch, also known as pine straw, on acid-loving plants ...

Pine needles are a good choice for mulch; they are already slightly acidic, but straw or peat can also be used. A number of blueberry cultivars are available. Select one that is hardy in our zone ...