Pine needles as mulch: experienced gardeners reveal all the subtleties

Recently, more and more positive information has begun to appear regarding mulch.

Therefore, experienced gardeners believe that without it, it is not worth starting to grow crops.

However, there is one pressing problem: where to get the necessary amount of components to create a mulching layer? Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and scientist agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh recommends taking a walk in the forest.

At this point you can find high-quality and free mulch - pine needles.

What are its features?

Duration

While some types of mulch need to be replaced periodically, this does not apply to pine needles. Even if they seem dry and "old", they still do their main job very well.

Fresh or dry?

The use of mulch in one form or another depends on one factor: what kind of soil is preferred by the crops we are going to mulch.

If plants like acidic soil, then boldly use juicy and fresh pine needles. If neutral soil is a priority, then choose already dried material.

Previously, we talked about secret methods that will help make the soil better .

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• 3 February 2024

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