Mulching strawberries with pine needles – good or bad?
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wilsonjames
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Hi everyone, I’m growing strawberries in a small kitchen garden and I can easily get pine needles nearby. Has anyone tried using pine needles as mulch for strawberries, and did it affect soil acidity, pests, or yield compared to straw or compost?