Pine needles, also known as pine straw, are often touted as a natural and attractive mulch option, especially for acid-loving plants like azaleas and blueberries. With their fine texture and ...

Q: We currently have pine straw as a ground cover. We are going to replace that with mulch. Do we need to remove the pine straw or can we place the mulch directly over the pine straw?

Applying mulch is one of the best things you can do to help your plants through hot, dry spells this summer. Bare soil heats up rapidly on hot, sunny days and allows soil moisture to evaporate. As ...