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Can pine bark mulch from last year's garden be worked into soil?

Last Updated: October 16, 2011

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Yes, pine bark mulch is a source of organic matter. However, a high nitrogen fertilizer such as cottonseed meal or ammonium sulfate should be added at the same time to prevent nitrogen deficiency in soil.

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