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Q.Is It Safe to Put Pine Straw Around Fig Tree Base?

Anonymous added on March 20, 2011 | Answered

Is it safe to put pine straw around the base of a fig tree? What do you recommend?

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Nikki
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Answered on March 20, 2011

It is ok to use, but just keep an eye on the acidity levels of the soil. Long-term use of pine mulch can raise acidity levels, which can harm plants.

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