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 ... 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 and helps maintain ...

It's an in-between season for gardeners. Warm-season plants are worn out, but it's too soon to plant for the cool season. But ...

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

A good mulch will be economical (cost effective ... However, if used in deciduous beds, the combination of fall leaf drop and existing pine straw mulch can be an undesirable mix thus creating ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

It's an in-between season for gardeners. Warm-season plants are worn out, but it's too soon to plant for the cool season. But ...