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: We currently have pine straw as a ground cover. We are going to replace that with mulch. Do we need to remove the pine straw or can we place the mulch directly over the pine straw?