Comments on: Fall Garden Checklist- Top 10

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:23:06 +0000

Nice post!! I read your post ,and you explain here more informative information about the garden map . It’s a facinating point. Thanks for sharing this post.

By: organicforecast

organicforecast — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:20:56 +0000

Marion Murray, from the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team, responded to a similar question in 2007 on our USU Extension website. She stated: "Pine needles as mulch are not poisonous. They make an excellent mulch and are becoming more and more common as a mulch in flower and vegetable gardens and around trees and shrubs. They stay put in winds and rain, allow water to easily drain through, discourage weed seed germination, and prevent erosion. As mulch, the needles last about 2 years, and can easily be removed and replaced with fresh needles, or covered with new. Apply mulch about 3-4 inches thick in fall or spring. Ideally, it is best if you can work the compost you apply into the soil. Pine needles have a minimal effect on the pH level of soil. Utah soils are very alkaline (high pH) and many plants we grow in our gardens could benefit from the addition of any materials that lower the soil pH." -the organic forecast team extension.usu.edu

By: Laneeta

Laneeta — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 03:27:47 +0000

Pine needles. Are they bad for gardens and soil?

By: Zoe Mathis

Zoe Mathis — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:20:28 +0000

Nice post! The garden map example is very nice. I’m quite new at gardening (just moved to a house with a garden) and needed some guidelines to follow while working in the backyard. The tips are helpful and the checklist is detailed enough for me. Thank you for this post!