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Victoria Gates
Pine straw outperforms other mulches in many key ways and is fast becoming the preferred mulch. For example pine straw doesn't just float and wash away during rainstorms. Pine mulch also breaks down much more slowly than other mulches and it does not need to be reapplied as frequently. Pine straw bales are small and are easy to carry and easy to store until needed. Pine straw is also visually stunning as a backdrop and is used on professional golf courses and around quality homes. The uniform color texture of pine straw brings out the colors, contrasts, and textures of your garden landscape. Pine mulch also adds valuable organic materials and nutrients to soil. As an added benefit this is a superior ground cover that reduces weeds almost effortlessly. Pine mulch is also very easy to apply. You simply unroll or untie the bales and scatter pine needles loosely by hand. Due to this loose application method the pine straw breathes better, does not tend to compact, and allows for better water infiltration and retention. Plus pine mulch helps repel many common garden and landscape pests and bugs making it dual purpose mulch. Mulching is an important part of gardening and landscape care. You never know when there will be a lack of rain or too much of it, or when an early freeze might come along unexpectedly. If you mulch properly then you are prepared for the unexpected. Mulching is undeniably the single best thing you can do for your garden and landscape. Pine mulch applied to your landscape will enhance it and help to make it look more complete and attractive as well. Some of the most ideal places to use pine mulch is underneath plants like: heathers, azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, and around blueberry bushes. These plants really love pine straw since it contributes to the slightly acidic soil type these types of plants love and keep their delicate roots moistened. Spreading pine straw is very easy to do and adds beautiful color to an otherwise boring landscape. Pine straw is a popular choice for vegetable gardens as well as along pathways and general landscape areas. Add a fresh layer of mulch to your garden about twice a year, in spring and fall for the best benefits. It is easy to see just why pine straw has become such a popular product as the finishing touch for a beautiful enviable garden.
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