Can I put pine straw over flower seeds?

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Rita2507 Troy, AL(Zone 8a) Apr 03, 2011

I enjoy getting flowers from seeds, and I have just planted a large bed at the top of a slope in my yard. I have been told that I can put pine straw over the bed to help hold moisture in, but I am not sure about it. Pine straw generally inhibits weed germination so I am not sure how my flower seeds will germinate under it. Any thoughts?

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Apr 11, 2011

So sorry no one has got back to you re the Pine Straw, I cant help either BUT, maybe the office where you live that is the horticultural experts can give you answers by phone call, as far as I know, they are always very helpful especially with armature gardeners.
Sorry I'm stumped on this one. WeeNel.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 11, 2011

We've put straw over newly seeded lawns and it doesn't inhibit growth on the grass, just don't put it down too thick

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adrianwatts Oak Lawn, IL Apr 11, 2011

Very doubtful if that will work well, especially if you put it down to early.

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Rita2507 Troy, AL(Zone 8a) Apr 16, 2011

Thanks for the help everyone. I decided to go without it until the seedlings are up higher than the thin layer of pine straw. I'll just keep a close eye on them to keep them healthy.

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