Pine Straw: Bales of pine needles are lightweight, easy to carry and spread. A pine straw mulch allows plenty of air and water to pass through. It’s useful to minimize slug damage on large ...

Pine needles, also known as pine straw, are often touted as a natural and attractive mulch option, especially for acid-loving plants like azaleas and blueberries. With their fine texture and ...

Q: Why do some of my Christmas cactuses develop a woody stem that eventually rots and falls off? We don’t overwater them. A couple of them will develop the woody stems. I usually break them off, save ...