Pine Straw For Your Gardens, Shrubs And Trees

 

Pine straw mulch comes from pine trees.  It is packed in bales and sold to people who have a need for mulching foliage for their plants.  It is usually cheaper than bark mulch and is available in large quantities. It helps to acidify alkaline soils. Pine straw mulch stops soil erosion, increases circulation, contains nutrients for the soil, and can be used for decoration. It has a good color when one wants to use it for decorative purposes around ornamental plantings.  It is suitable for plants such as camellias,   ferns, magnolias, azaleas, hydrangeas, dogwood, evergreens, gardenias among other plants and shrubs.

 

Long needle pine straw mulch is affordable for most gardeners and easily accessible.  Other mulching foliage can be quite expensive for a gardener.  In places where there are lots of pine trees, the prices of buying the mulch are even lower.  One can even approach a neighbor with pine trees and get a better price because you'll be helping them get rid of their pine needles. Pine straw mulch is very useful during the winter season because it prevents winter freeze on plants that are tender and freeze easily.  One needs to create a teepee of pine straw needles which will act as a greenhouse. This will protect the plant and soil from freezing by conserving heat. One can cover the garden bed with pine straw mulch during the winter season.

 

When there's new growth of plants, the plants are able to penetrate easily from the pine straw in order to reach the sunlight. Plants with shallow root systems benefit from the heat generated by the pine straw cover. It also helps to give the new plants nutrients so that the roots can strengthen because as it decays it acts as manure. Pine straw mulch prevents evaporation of water and retains moisture for plants.  In some cases, it helps to keep away weeds.  Pine straw is also environmentally friendly and is good for landscaping purposes.

 

When working with pine straw you will need to wear gloves because it has needles which are prickly.  It is easy to spread all over the area that you wish for your landscaping purposes. It enhances beauty along walkways and areas that are not stone paved. Pine mulch is not only used in the gardens, it can also be used under trees and shrubs.  Pine straw mulch should be three inches thick after application.

 

There are providers of quick straw mulch and pine needles for your gardening needs in places where you buy your plants. Some stores also do pine straw delivery and installation. Find a pine straw provider near your location and they will assist you.