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 ...

When spread at 2 inches thick, one yard of mulch covers a space of about 12 feet by 13 feet, or 160 square feet. Pine needle or pine straw mulch costs about $150 per yard. It is sometimes priced ...

I highly recommend using straw as a mulch if you’re living in rural areas ... In general, a 2” layer of sawdust is ideal. Pine barks and pine needles are considered two popular organic mulches for a ...

As days of below-freezing temperatures approach, a local nursery reminds everyone that, like you and your pets, your plants ...

Winter, such as it is in Florida, can last for several months. In West Central Florida, however, we are very fortunate ...

Perennials in flower beds should get a two-inch layer of lightweight mulch (like pine straw or shredded pine bark) around their roots after the first hard frost. If a heavy snowfall occurs, gently ...

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?

I like tough plants and so do a lot of folks who are into low-maintenance landscapes. When it comes to groundcovers, I tend to avoid using them because they are usually more trouble to keep clean than ...

Late January to mid-March is ideal for planting cold-hardy strawberries. Prepare your garden for a delicious spring harvest.

The dormant season is the perfect time to plant fruit and nut trees in East Texas. With the cooler temperatures, planting now ...

Azaleas are hardy here, and so are likely to survive the recent freeze. Wait until spring, when new growth emerges, to prune ...