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Pine bark mulch saves water and reduces weeds, but it can cause problems. Mulch reduces weeds by blocking light from the soil below, preventing seeds from sprouting. Mulch also helps to keep soil moist and moderate its temperature. Pine bark mulch is an inexpensive organic product that gradually decomposes, adding humus to the soil and giving it a loose, crumbly texture.
If nuisance fungi are causing a problem in your landscape, switching from hardwood mulch to pine bark mulch or pine straw can help. Simply putting new mulch on top of existing mulch will not solve the problem though and can lead to new issues since mulch applied too deep (over 4â) can cause problems.