Why use Pine Straw?

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• longevity -
  doesn't float and wash away and breaks down more slowly, so it doesn't need to be reapplied as frequently as other mulches

  lightweight -
  easily handled and lighter per cubic foot than most other mulches: bales are easy to carry and cover much more area by equivalent weight than most all other mulches!

  sustainable/natural -
  no harvesting of trees to produce and it's organic

  cost -
  cost per square foot competitive with other premium mulches

  soil health -
  breathes better, doesn't compact, and allows for better water infiltration

  plant health -
  adds organic material and nutrients to soil and reduces weeds

  visually appealing -
  the uniform color and fine texture brings out the color, contrast, and texture of your landscape

  erosion control -
  doesn't float and wash away so you can also use it where grass won't grow to hold soil; great for sloped areas and walkways or paths

  pest free -
  doesn't attract termites

  quick and simple -
  easy to apply: just grab handfuls and scatter by hand

  Master Gardeners use it -
  you should see their flowerbeds!

  Zoos use it -
  it's easy to clean and replace without destroying the soil in the exhibit and some animals enjoy it as bedding

  Great for nests -
  used frequently for bird houses and nesting boxes

• Great for large environmental remediation projects - 
  environmental restoration
  erosion control / soil stabilization
  storm water pollution prevention plan (SWP3) structural controls
  storm water (SWP3) best management practices (BMP), local / city / county / state / federal government use, consent decrees, agreed orders, supplemental environmental projects (SEP), environmentally beneficial uses, new installations, landscaping, new construction or modifications, and any other large or small projects