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"junkyardcat" wrote in message
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We are getting ready to plant our veggie garden. We are thinking of
using
pine needles to mulch around the plants to control weeds. Is this a good
idea? My husband is afraid the veggies will taste like pine, but I don't
think so Are pine needles a good mulch to use for veggie gardens? We
have
hundreds of pine trees on our land, so it's readily available.
Thanks for your input
Angie
Of course you can use pine needles, your veg will not taste of pine it
will be great.
Your husband is pulling your leg. Pine needles are acidic so you will have
to monitor your soil's pH and be ready to add some lime. Another thing to
do is run through the needles with the lawn mower before spreading around
your plants. It makes them easier to spread around the plants and makes for
a little denser layer.