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Not if you don't want soil that is really acidic.

Pine needles are good for mulching, since they take a long time to break down.

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Are pine needles good for soil and how do they benefit the soil?

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Do pine needles make soil acidic?

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Is pine needles acid?

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Does the presence of pine straw in soil contribute to making it more acidic?

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What are Pine needles a good source of this nutrient?

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Will the Cyclone Classic rake work well using it to rake up long pine needles and pine cones?

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How do pine trees contribute to the acidity of soil?

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Can you use pine needles as grass seed cover?

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.