naked as a jaybird. Bare, unclothed, as in I came straight out of the shower, naked as a jaybird. This simile replaced the 19th-century naked as a robin and is equally unclear, since neither bird is normally stripped of its feathers. Further, the bird it refers to is more often called simply âjayâ rather than âjaybird,â yet the latter is always part of the simile.
The health benefits of pine essential oil include its ability to reduce inflammation and associated redness, protect against sinus infections, clear mucus and phlegm, cure skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, boost the immune system, fight fungal and viral infections, stimulate the mind and body, and protecting your home and body from a wide ...
Although pine needles are very acidic, they do not necessarily lower soil pH. As noted in the Columbus Telegram, pine needles actually have very little effect on the pH levels of surrounding soil. Q: I've heard that pine needles and oak leaves cause soil to be acid.ome gardeners shy away from using pine needles as a mulch or in their compost. The needles have a relatively acidic pH and we worry that they will alter the pH of the soil. According to soil scientist Lee Reich, pine needles will indeed probably lower the pH, but only temporarily.