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.

Pine straw allows rain/irrigation to pass freely into the soil and provides for excellent air exchange between above and below the mulch layer.

Watch for these common problems in your yard this summer. And when you do find them, here's how you can deal with them.

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 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 ...

Longleaf pine straw lasts longer than other pine straw, so ask for longleaf when purchasing pine straw. A 2- to 3-inch layer of pine needles makes an excellent mulch for acid-loving trees and ...

To prevent weeds, pine straw mulch is effective at a depth of three to four inches, while a layer of two to three inches of pine bark mulch is sufficient.

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 ...

If you plan to insulate soil with mulch before the seasons change, first learn which types of mulch best meets your needs.

Pine and eucalyptus mulches can suppress germination of several common weed species. To prevent weeds, pine straw mulch is effective at a depth of three to four inches, while a layer of two to three ...

To prevent weeds, pine straw mulch is effective at a depth of three to four inches, while a layer of two to three inches of pine bark mulch is sufficient.