In some areas of the country, the choice between mulching with pine needles and wood mulch is a tough one. Since the 1980s, pine straw has been the favorite mulch in the South. It is inexpensive, ...

Both pine straw or wood mulch make an excellent mulch for your garden depending on the situation. Here's how to decide when to use pine straw or mulch.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pine straw mulch, the dried byproduct of fallen pine needles, is a popular mulch because it is lightweight yet remains stable and ...

Wondering if it’s too early to put out pine straw this spring in the South? Discover expert tips on timing, layering, and ...

Summer has definitely arrived. With temperatures reaching the high 90s and 100s every day, water is quickly lost from soils and plants. Evapotranspiration is the agricultural term for the total amount ...

One of the best natural mulches for vegetable gardens is straw. Straw is a by product of grain crops and is made up of the dead stalks and leaves left behind after farmers harvest the grain. It can be ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - I was teaching our new class of master gardeners recently about mulches, and the question about pine straw came up. One lady sheepishly admitted that while she lived in ...

September and October are the best months to reseed thin and bare areas in fescue lawns. Seeding rates depend on your lawn’s condition, as completely bare areas need up to 7 pounds per 1,000 square ...

I understand that there have been situations where a husband has gotten ready for a social event only to have their wife state that the outfit they are wearing “clashes.” This situation has not ...

Sunday was a gorgeous weather day to finish up those outdoor jobs, as it is getting colder. A few things to add to your list may be mulching in the garden. Leaves can be plentiful to use, but they can ...