im 14 just starting a(flower) garden
2006-07-26 03:14:26 · 9 answers · asked by bug 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
We put them in the garden to keep moisture in the ground. Pine needles make a very good mulch.
Plus a lot of bugs do not like it.
It is better to use and recycle your debris than to fill up the dump or Landfill.....
2006-07-26 03:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they have a lot of pine trees in the south and pine needles are a very good mulch, also I would think they would be a good way to adjust the Ph in your soil
2006-07-26 03:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by erik c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one thing, they're easily available and free in many cases. There are lots of pine trees in the south. My neighbor's pine tree drops lots of needles on one of my beds. I personally don't like them and I constantly rake them out. I personally like cedar mulch.
2006-07-26 03:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way the needles cross each other creates a great mat that will keep most weeds at bay.
2006-07-26 03:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Z Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are a readily available source of good mulch. Best mulch you can use on roses!
2006-07-26 07:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a great source for acid loving plants and flowers, particularly, evergreens, magnolias, gardenias, azalias, etc.
2006-07-26 03:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by poopsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is cheaper then mulch but works just as well. some people like the look better too.
2006-07-26 03:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by thatoneguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no weed seeds and if your lucky its free , also called pine straw
2006-07-26 04:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by diggin_thedirt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of those answers and most turn to compost within six months
2006-07-26 07:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by grandpawalts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋