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 ...

Mulch is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance your garden’s health and appearance. It helps retain mo ...

A single straw harvest removes between five and 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre and between 0.5 and five pounds of phosphorus ...

A super-mulch does not exist and all mulches tend to have both positive and negative qualities in the landscape. Organic mulches offer many benefits. Straw, shredded leaves, pine needles ...

Applying mulch is one of the best things you can do to help your plants through hot, dry spells this summer. Bare soil heats up rapidly on hot, sunny days and allows soil moisture to evaporate. As ...

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...