Pine bark has the exact pH and moisture retention (blueberries HATE wet, heavy soils), and by adding Holly Tone fertilizer we grew stunning crops of blueberries in our own raised bed planter.

Pine bark has the exact pH and moisture retention (blueberries HATE wet, heavy soils), and by adding Holly Tone fertilizer we grew stunning crops of blueberries in our own raised bed planter.

Mini pine bark nuggets make an attractive and effective mulch in the Alfred B. Maclay pollinator garden. I think I’d be hard pressed to find a gardener unaware of mulch, that stuff you put under ...

arts entertainment | Lifestyle You’ve probably been given bad mulching advice. Here’s what we know now Pine bark is one of the poorest mulch choices. By Howard Garrett Feb. 19, 2020 | ...

Pine bark breaks down to nourish the soil, and is an attractive decorative mulch that holds its deep reddish brown color all season. Straw/Hay: Straw is lightweight, helps deter weeds, and is ...

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

Excessive mulch also invites insect and fungal disease problems. Applications of 3 to 6 inches of pine bark or other mulches are recommended for trees and shrubs.

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

Mulch is a by-product, very plentiful and cheap if you live close to the source. Shipping is much of the cost of any mulch. Southern Ohio has active hardwood mills, which generate lots of chips ...

Pine bark has the exact pH and moisture retention (blueberries HATE wet, heavy soils), and by adding Holly Tone fertilizer we grew stunning crops of blueberries in our own raised bed planter.

For more than 20 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens, while mulch fads came and went. Dyed red wood chips, cypress, dyed shredded rubber and dyed black wood chips have ...