pine needles are great for mulching gardens and flower beds.
$20 a truckload, if you pickup or $30 if I deliver.
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Dried pine needles are completely organic, meaning they'll eventually decompose and return nutrients back to the earth. But they can slightly alter the pH levels of your soil over time, so consider using them first around your acid-loving shrubs and plants. Azaleas, chrysanthemums, roses, gardenia, jasmine, rhododendron, bayberry, and holly will all benefit from pine straw mulch. So, too, will hydrangeas, particularly if you want to change the color of your blooms from pink to blue. Dried pine needles can even be used in vegetable gardens where onions, garlic, mint, and tomatoes all relish the slightly elevated levels of acid in the soil.
In addition to being organic -- and sustainable as no trees are harvested in the process -- pine needles are lightweight, easy to spread and pack loosely, allowing air, water and nutrients to penetrate the straw. And, perhaps most importantly, they do not attract slugs, pests or termites associated with some wood chip mulch products. If you have sloping garden beds, pine needles are ideal because they form an interlocking mat that prevents them from washing away during frequent watering and rainfall. Their natural straw color also provides a beautiful backdrop to any garden landscape.
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