are pine needles good for roses?

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are pine needles good for roses?

2007-10-12 10:42:20 · 2 answers · asked by rosecurious 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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In East Texas at the Tyler Rose Garden all of the roses are mulched with pine needles.

2007-10-12 11:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

According to Michigan State University Extension Specialist Mary McLellan. Mulch with grass clippings, well rotted manure, ground bark or pine needles. This will keep the soil moist and discourage weed growth.
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/flowers/roses/roses.asp
My personal preference is cedar shavings helps to keep the bugs away.

2007-10-12 18:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋