tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2690637486415508827.post2401760692878402743..comments2024-03-16T00:21:21.342-07:00Comments on GardenerScott: Leave Leaves in Your GardenGardenerScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489924261765056667noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2690637486415508827.post-4695116492505903192010-10-19T12:25:37.285-07:002010-10-19T12:25:37.285-07:00Thanks Scott. That's easier said then done! ...Thanks Scott. That's easier said then done! Can anyone tell me an easier way to get pine needles up. Is there a piece of machinery? I rack and rack and rack and... but there are always some left stuck in the grass and rocks. I've even thought of taking a vacumn to it! The lawn mower is no help.Lori Shawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2690637486415508827.post-3801869788839539702010-10-19T11:26:45.737-07:002010-10-19T11:26:45.737-07:00Lori, pine needles do have a negative effect on gr...Lori, pine needles do have a negative effect on grass if not raked up, but probably for reasons different than you expect. Contrary to common belief, they do not lower the pH of the soil or poison the grass. What they do is smother it. Because pine needles are so slow to decompose, they sit on top of the grass for a long time and then: block out the sun; compact grass and soil; absorb water, nitrogen and oxygen; and basically starve the grass. The same thing will happen if you cover your grass with cardboard or a pile of leaves. If you have a lot of needles and wait until spring to rake them, the grass will probably still be alive, but will have that straggly, faded green appearance. It's best to do it now.GardenerScotthttp://gardenerscott.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2690637486415508827.post-7501317878877199232010-10-18T11:39:53.670-07:002010-10-18T11:39:53.670-07:00Scott,
Is is true that pine needles will kill the...Scott,<br /><br />Is is true that pine needles will kill the grass if not racked up before winter?Lori Shawnoreply@blogger.com