Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 08:28:57 -0500 From: Joe Cumbee <acumbee@surfsouth.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg6$foo@default> Subject: Re: Pine Needles for Increasing Acidity?
Hi, I use pine needles(pine straw as we call it in the South) in every
mix that I make, including nepenthes, Sarracenias are grown in nothing
but pine straw(needles) with about an inch of sand sprinkled on top. I
have used it in for years in in-ground bogs and children wadding pools
as my containers. The reason for using pine is that it is an abundant
natural resourse that is raked up in my yard. It is safe to use so
don't worry it want hurt plants. Joe Cumbee
CMcdon0923 wrote:
> I believe I read that decomposing pine needles are a good natural way
> to increase acidity in soil. Since the old Christmas tree came down
> today, I was wondering if it might be a good idea to sprinkle some
> needles on top of my pots before the tree is picked up?
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