How to use pine needles as mulch

Did you know that one of the best ways to protect and power your strawberries at the same time this fall is with pine needles?  If you have pine trees growing on your property, then you know just how abundant pine needles can be this time of year. Every fall, evergreen trees start to drop …

Wondering how to best use all of those pine needles that have fallen down to the ground from your pine trees – and whether or not they are safe to use in your flowerbeds, gardens, compost pile and more? Pine needles are one of the most misunderstood organic materials around. Especially when it comes to …