While pine straw may seem like an ideal mulch material, it can cause issues ranging from soil acidity problems to challenges with decomposition and pest attraction. I get it-mulching with ...

A single straw harvest removes between five and 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre and between 0.5 and five pounds of phosphorus ...

Perennials in flower beds should get a two-inch layer of lightweight mulch (like pine straw or shredded pine ... too much mulch can cause problems. Adding mulch that absorbs too much moisture ...