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Why it is worth choosing pine needles as mulch: the main advantages - a note for summer residents
16.01.2024 14:11
When choosing mulch, any experienced gardener will compare the available options.
For a number of reasons, pine needles may be an ideal solution.
The fact is that coniferous litter has advantages that other options cannot boast of, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert at the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
What do they consist of?
It can be used over a long period of time.
The needles can be used fresh. But even after the plant material dries, it will remain of the highest quality.
Water and air
The needles do a great job of letting air through. Water also gets to the plants without any obstacles. But weeds definitely won't be able to get through such a barrier.
For plants with special needs
It is known that pine needles (especially fresh ones) have the ability to make the soil more acidic. Blueberries, asters, hydrangeas, honeysuckle and other popular plants respond especially well to this option.
Previously, we talked about how to make purchased soil for seedlings incredibly high-quality and fertile .
