Pondering Pine needle Mulch

OK, so IREA came out and chipped pine branches/needles and I asked for a small load for mulch,
THEN I decided to read up on pine needles..... seems there is a 50/50 split about
using pine needle,wood chips......are there any gardeners out there that could give me some
heads up about our soil here in Bailey? I loaded in alot of potting soil and horse manure (VERY
well aged) and that is my garden base.....I'm just a flower gardener (NOT a Martha Stewart)
and just wanted to protect my plants for the winter. (the clearance corner was EXCEPTIONAL
this year and I planted much more than normal....hoping to have a "happy spring" return)....... :happier:

I use my pine needles as berms and to fill low spots in my yard. They are to hot to use for mulch. Notice that not much grows well under your pine trees. It's natures way as a defoliant. Keeps the ground clear so new trees can root I build pinecone fences and use pine needles to help change the topography of my yard. Be sure and cover the needles with dirt so the will break down.

THANKS Frogger! I'm sure glad it's a small/medium pile of mulch......guess I know what I will
be doing Thurs when it warms up out there

Use it in the low spots. If it is mulched, it will be an excellent filler

We use pine needles in abundance in areas where we don't anything to grow. Used to use near the house but with wildfire mitigation these days, not recommended.

Not familiar with IREA coming out and chipping/mulching. What are the requirements? Thanks.

HI Wind.....IREA is running a new line down the property line/road and cleared away obstructing
material (contracted out the clearing/chipping)....I spoke to the crew and they were MORE
than happy to dump a load(saved them a trip to empty their truck)......I also obtained some
REALLY big limbs with FULL pine branches that I am trimming down for pine garland for my "yard
art".......NOW I just need cooler weather and snow to complete my project.