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.

Wood mulch is a gardener go-to, and pine bark could work perfectly for your plants. However, consider the pros and cons before getting busy in your garden.

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.

Was that too much? For very light mulch, such as pine straw or needles, I would say 4 inches is not too much. However, for a heavy mulch such as pine bark, 4 inches is probably too much.

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 ...

Uncomposted bark is a brick off the back of the iron. Southeast Regional Bracket Pine straw mulch is easy to spread light weight and good for roots and soil. Here, there are two winners.

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 ...

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 ...

Mulch is a blanket, an organic material applied to bare soil around plants. Effective mulches include shredded hardwood bark, pine needles, coarse compost, and shredded native tree trimmings.

Pine Magic isn’t exactly mulch, it’s actually a component of commercial potting mixes, sold to commercial growers and potting soil manufacturers in bulk. It is a mixture of small pine bark ...

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.