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What effect to the needles from pine trees, on the grounds around it?


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Dear Emily,

In the undisturbed forest, contributes to the forest floor/organic layer of the soil.

Used as a mulch in landscaping but contributes to acidification of the soil.

Also please see the following:
http://www.service.com/PAW/morgue/real_estate/1996_Mar_15.GARDEN15.html

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach

Pine needles are acidic, which inhibits growth of some plants; see a basic ecology/forest ecology book for details.

J. Elliott


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