Tag: Pine needle mulch

by Larry Hodgson August 8, 2022 4

Conifers Gardening Harmful insects Slugs and snails

Conifer Needles Against Slugs

Question My hostas are attacked by slugs and I have tried many things to control them with variable amounts ofContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson October 10, 2017 5

Composting Conifers Gardening Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day Mulching

Garden Myth: Pine Needles Acidify the Soil

There is a very common and persistent garden myth that pine needles (and other conifer needles) acidify the soil andContinue Reading