If you have used mulch in the past, a general rule of thumb is one yard of hardwoood mulch will cover approximately 100 sq feet at 2.5-3 inches deep. Thus, three bales of pine straw will cover one yard of mulch. Multiply the length times the width of each of your beds.
How far does pine straw bale go?
approximately 35-40 square feet
How many bales are in a Pinestraw roll?
The Rolled Pine Straw can be used as ground cover and mulch, as well as an addition to your flower beds. This straw provides help with erosion control, creating a beautiful healthy landscape for your home. Each roll is equal to 2.25 of the traditional square bales and is net wrapped to prevent the loss of material.
What is the size of a bale of pine straw?
13”x12”x27”
When should Pinestraw be installed?
Put down pine straw any time of year to give an area a fresh, neat appearance. Prior to spreading straw, be sure to clean and weed the area, apply a weed preventer and complete pruning and trimming of existing trees and shrubs.
When should mulch be installed?
In general, mid- to late spring is mulching season-that's when the soil is warming up from the freezing temperatures it experienced all winter. Doing it too early will slow down the warming process, which the soil needs to do its job.
Is mulch or Pinestraw better?
In short, it comes down to personal preference. Pine straw mulch is cheaper and easier to transport as it does not require tools to spread. On the other hand, shredded mulch offers more options for color, better water retention, and stays in place better than pine straw.4 days ago
Why do people put pine straw down?
Like any mulch, pine straw helps insulate soil from temperature extremes, moisture loss and erosion by wind and rain. A mulch such as pine straw also decreases soil compaction and promotes favorable soil conditions for healthy root growth. Stability—Pine straw does not float and wash out of beds like other mulches.
How many square feet does a Pinestraw Bale cover?
Each bale will cover approximately 35-40 square feet when applying the recommended 2"-3".
How much pine straw Do I Need?
Purchase one bale of pine straw for every 100 square feet of landscape area to apply the pine straw in a 2-inch layer. Purchase one bale of pine straw for every 50 square feet of landscape area to apply the pine straw in a 3-inch layer.
How long does pine straw keep color?
Product Description. Georgia pine straw color concentrate allows you to keep straw looking like new for up to 9 months. Spray on the color treatment when you put down fresh straw.
How do you keep pine straw in color?
Georgia pine straw color concentrate allows you to keep straw looking like new for up to 9 months. Spray on the color treatment when you put down fresh straw.
Can you dye pine straw?
Red and Black colors work very well as a permanent colorant on both natural and rubber based mulch. Brown color works great on pine straw. Mix concentrate with as high as 10 parts of water. Easily apply with most spray machines.