Re: CULT:Pine Straw

On Jan 27, 2006, at 9:04 AM, Autmirislvr@aol.com wrote:
Pine Straw Mulch. Summary. (mine) You should be aware that imported fire
ants may be accidentally shipped with pine straw. Currently, pine straw is
not being regulated by the USDA. The majority of pine straw mulch is baled in
areas in the southern US where fire ants have become established.




I know we don't mulch the irises but some people do use it in other parts of
the garden and on pathways.
Pine straw is quite commonly used to mulch beardless irises. I use it to mulch my beardless, but I just run up to the pine plantation at the end of my township road and rake up all I need. No fire ants here, thank goodness!

Laurie

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USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern Minnesota
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly acid, potassium deficient, clay soil

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