pine bark for gardening

 

Properly placed organic mulch can benefit soil and plants in many ways. Mulch insulates the soil and plants in winter, but also keeps soil cool and moist in summer. Mulch can control weeds and erosion. It also helps to retain soil moisture and prevent splash back of soil that can could contain soil borne fungus and diseases.

 

With so many choices of organic mulches on the market, it can be confusing.

Pine bark mulch, as the name suggests, is made from the shredded bark of pine trees. In some cases, though, bark of other evergreens, like fir and spruce, may be added into  mulch.

Like other wood mulches, pine mulch is available for purchase in different forms and textures, from finely shredded or doubled processed to larger chunks called pine nuggets. Which consistency or texture you choose depends on your own preference and the garden’s needs.

Pine nuggets take longer to break down; therefore, last longer in the garden than finely shredded mulches.

Benefits : Pine bark mulch in gardens tends to last longer than most organic mulches, whether finely shredded or in nugget form. The natural red-dark brown color of pine bark mulch also lasts longer than other wood mulches, which tends to fade to gray after a year.

Read more at Gardening Know How: What Is Pine Bark: Information On Using Pine Bark For Mulch

Source: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-pine-bark-mulch.htm

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