According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Gardeners have been putting ...

are also good to use as mulch. Oak leaves are fine to use whole, but they will take longer to break down. Pine needles, or pine straw, are also great to use either whole or chopped into smaller ...

The tines on a good pine needle rake should be strong yet flexible ... Yes, it’s OK to add pine needles to the base of a tree. Pine straw mulch adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down ...

According to the Epic Gardening website, experts said: "Pine needles make excellent mulch in many locations. Applying them a few inches deep prevents weeds, conserves moisture, and decreases erosion.

Before you shut down your sprinkler system for the winter, give your plants a deep soaking so their roots go into winter well ...

A good mulch will be economical (cost effective ... Straw, shredded leaves, pine needles, and wood chips are effective in curb appeal and serving as insulating blankets in winter, but they ...

I could put in French drains for you,” said Ray Wilding, the plumber, when we got aboveground, “but you don’t need them.” He ...

Before starting your October garden chores, be sure to tackle the damage from Hurricane Helene. Here are some tips.

Leaf shredders can chop up leaves and small twigs into smaller pieces that are easier to bag or are suitable for compost or mulch ... Leaves and pine needles will make the chips look messy ...

There are still plenty of tasks to keep you busy in the garden during autumn ...

It looks like we still have plenty of great fall weather ahead. It’s a good time to make a plan for your container plants.