Experienced gardeners go to the forest specifically to collect pine cones to use on their plots.
But how exactly? After all, such a decision may seem strange to those who have just started growing vegetables on their own.
As it turns out, pine cones serve several purposes.
Mulch
The thing is, pine cones are an excellent mulch that allows the soil to remain moist and also controls the soil temperature.
Decor
It is worth noting that mulch made of cones, bark and needles always looks more decorative than grass or hay on the beds. Therefore, sometimes summer residents specifically use cones as decoration for flower beds or flowerpots.
Drainage
Cones can be excellent drainage. This solution is best suited for hydrangeas and azaleas.
Compost
In minimal quantities, cones can be added to compost, as they loosen it well. But it should be taken into account that they decompose slowly.
