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Not really, no. Pine needles are very acidic, and as such may kill other plants. Look underneath most spruce and pine trees and you'll notice that grass doesn't grow well or at all. That's because of the acids in the needles.
Answer #2:
In Organic Gardening magazine, Dr. Abigail Maynard disspelled the myth that pine needles adversely affect the pH of soil. This article appeared sometime between 2000-2003. There are lots of other references on the web as well if you do a search for it.
Pine needles make great mulch for flower and vegetable gardens.
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Will pine mulch hurt grass seed?
No, it is harmless to grass seed.
How are pines cones and seed cones similar?
well seed cones are very similar to pine cones they both haves seeds and pine needles... you cant see the needles cause theyre tiny.
What are leaves of conifers?
The name conifer refers to the seed pod called a cone. Pine trees are conifers. The leaves are called needles (like pine needles from a Christmas tree).
A tree that produces seed-bearing cones and has leaves shaped like needles is?
A pine tree is a tree that produces seed bearing cones and has leaves shaped liked needles.
Do all pine trees produce pine cones?
You can plant a cone and it will grow a group of trees or break the cone and plant the seeds individually.
Can you put pine straw over grass seed instead of wheat straw?
If you are using pine straw, be sure to use aged straw. Fresh pine straw has a chemical that causes issues with plants.
What type of grass seed should I plant to temporarily cover bare spots in my lawn?
A good product is Green Thumb LB Bare Spot Shady Grass Seed.
Where does a seed develop in pine tree?
The cones of the pine tree are the seed capsules.
What does a pine seed consists of?
pine cones
Is a pine needle a dicot or monocot?
Besides the visual differences, pine needles remain attached to the branch for several years while maples shed their leaves every fall. A pine needle also has its vascular tissue running down the middle, compared to the vascular network in a maple leaf. Pine needles grow in bunches of 2-6 and maple leaves grow singly on opposite sides of the stem from each other.
What do you need to grow a pine?
A pine seed.
How are pine seed?
through pine cones
