Covering Hostas And Elephant Ears With Pine Needles

Question

I just cut my hostas and elephant ear plants back for winter. Is it ok to use my pine needles to cover them for the cold season?

Answer 1

I would recommend wheat straw over pine straw. Pine will tend to make the soil too acidic as it breaks down over the winter.

Here are some articles that will help you with using mulches:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-mulch-for-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-inorganic-mulch-in-gardens.htm