Re: Pine needles
Green pine needles, ground up and mixed with some compost will work well. Dried pine needles have usually been leached by water and are not potent.
Agricultural (not ornamental) peat moss can be applied the same way.
Chicken manure can also be used the same way: be careful with fresh manure it is very acidic.
Granulated sulfur is often sold in cereal-size boxes at nurseries. Go easy on it and use a pH meter. Keep in mind that it gives immediate results and then keeps breaking down over time -- so if the soil is not acidic enough for you this week it might be great in two weeks.
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