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poppyqueen

what is used for the garden mulch?

7 years ago
It looks like straw but nicer... Nothing I use works to keep weeds out
Lancaster woodland home and garden · More Info

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    7 years ago

    Poppy queen, the needles are from Longleaf Pine, Pinus palustris, a native Pine to the southeastern US. The photo was taken right after installation, and shows more mulch than planned. Our client expects to let the Pachysandra ground-cover grow to the sides of the path and eventually have moss between the stones. The Pine needles are a fragrant temporary mulch in this case, but a favorite of ours as a breathable permanent garden mulch.

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