How to mulch tomatoes with pine needles

Pine needles make an excellent mulch for gardens. Choose areas that will benefit the plants that will appreciate the acidity of the needles, as they decompose. Azalea, chrysanthemum, hostas and rhododendron appreciate acidic soil. Its fruit, herb and vegetable gardens, blueberries, garlic, onion and tomato is just some cultures that will benefit mulch pine needles.

All types of organic mulch will provide their own benefits and unique features. Pine needles has a rich brown colour and a thin texture surface. In the hot summer months, pine needles will shade the soil mulch to prevent moisture to evaporate before it can be taken by the plant life, and in the cold winter months that he will act as a blanket to protect tender plants root system.

Tomato plants are just one example of a plant that will benefit from mulch of pine needles. They are planted in early spring when temperatures can reach a little cooler than they prefer the night. Mulch with a layer of 2-3 inches around the plant, about 6-8 inches will protect their root systems of fresh temperatures that can occur, and in the hot summer months the mulch will provide protection against moisture being evaporated, water conservation. Suppress the growth of weeds is a problem in most gardens is also another benefit.

Regardless of which area you live in soil, mulch around your tomato plants will benefit plant and improve the soil structure as the mulch decomposes at the same time. Wait until the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, mulching for early can trap soil cool temperatures around your tomato plants, causing a delay in the development of plants. Before applying mulch, you must completely of water, or wait until after a storm generously to ensure the soil has high humidity. Begin by introducing a layer of 2-3 inches of mulch of pine trees around each plant and do not allow mulch to come into contact with the stem of the plant. Throughout the growing season, keep adding on a layer of 2 inches, as needed.

In most areas, pine trees are a common tree used for landscaping and its beauty is appreciated by many. But not the mess they leave behind when some of their needles start to fall as the fall begins to fade in the winter. When their needles land on a pitch well cared for and begin to burn holes in it is when they start to get its bad fame. Take advantage of the benefits that the pine needles will, raking them and reusing them as a mulch around plants that will benefit them.

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