Pinestraw Services
Pine straw is one of the most popular landscape ground covers. It is the preferred choice for residential and HOA lawn management projects. Longleaf pine straw is aesthetically appealing mulch, reddish-brown, and can be used for various landscapes to add to the ambiance. It enhances the texture, color, and contrast to add to the garden’s beauty. It insulates the garden grass and protects it against unfavorable weather conditions such as high temperatures, heavy rainfall, storms, etc.
A pine straw acts as a catalyst by creating favorable growing conditions for the garden plants. It ensures uniform plant growth and slowly decomposes to add organic nutrients that nourish the soil. We supply high-quality pine straw in Atlanta and other parts of America.
Types of Pine Straw:-
Various types of pine straw are grouped into two primary categories: the short needle and the long needle pine straw.
Short-needle pine straw:-
Named after its parent plant, short-needle pine straw is also known as Loblolly. Sometimes it is also obtained from a slash pine tree. Its needle is light brown, and its size ranges between 6 to 10 inches in length. The Loblolly trees and the slash pine trees are found all over southeastern America.
Long-needle pine straw:-
Long-needle pine straw is obtained from the southern yellow pine tree. Its needle ranges in length from 12 to 18 inches. It is best for enhancing the aesthetics of a lawn as it decomposes slowly and spreads further in the landscape than the short-needle pine straw. However, long-needle pine straw is rare. It can be daunting to locate a supplier.
Accessibility and cost:-
Pine Straw mulch is relatively easy to find as it is simply the pine needle that has fallen from many pine trees. It is why it is available at affordable rates as well. It is laid 3 inches deep in the garden. However, some landscaping beds are more significant than others. Hence it may require anywhere between 20 to 120 square feet of garden area per bale.
Installation:-
Installation of pine straw is a complicated process. One needs to prepare the soil before laying pine straw on it. It is time-consuming and can be labor intensive based on the area in which it is to be laid. It is truly a task for an expert. Wrong laying of pine straw can encourage bug generation and create further complications. You must consider hiring a professional to add pine straw to your landscape.
Pine straw does not require removal. It shortly decomposes and acts as manure adding essential nutrients to the soil. We provide affordable pine straw delivery in Atlanta and installation.
Environmental benefits of pine straw:-
- It insulates tender roots from extreme temperatures keeping them warm during the day and relatively cool during hot weather conditions.
- It covers the soil and helps it retain its moisture. It does this by reducing the rate of evaporation.
- It reduces water runoff and works as a catalyst for water infiltration.
- It reduces soil erosion caused by strong winds and rain splashes.
- It maintains favorable soil balance for healthy root growth.
- Decomposes and acts as manure for the growth of turf grass and other gardening plants.
Our services:-
- Design
- Maintenance
- Plant palette designs
- High-quality pine straw
- Spring cleaning
- Irrigation
- Pine Straw installation
Frequently asked questions:-
How often should I use pine straw?
Pine straw is one of the best mulches for a lawn or landscape. It provides the ground grass insulation against the weather and protects it from getting damaged. On top of that, it does not require removal. It slowly decomposes and provides nourishment to the turf grass.
It must be used at least once every year to protect the trees and plants, and twice to maintain the beauty of the landscape.
How are pine straws installed?
Once we receive a requirement or an order from a client, we visit the site to take dimensions and understand the soil and the weather conditions. We estimate the equipment, material, and labor required to achieve the desired results. These factors determine the budget essential for fulfilling project requirements.
After the budget is approved, we proceed with packing and delivering the pine straw to the project location. We also provide pine straw laying services. We understand different soil, plant, and flower types and determine the right amount of pine straw to be laid per square fit. Usually, they are laid 3 inches high on the ground.
Why is long-needle pine straw more popular than short-needle?
Short-needle pine straws are usually 3 to 5 inches long. These are easily available in the market. They decompose quickly, leaving the garden unprotected from strong rain splashes, and unfavorable weather conditions. They require replacement sooner than the long-needle pine straw and hence have a high maintenance cost.
On the other hand, It is hard to locate the long-needle pine straw. However, it protects turf grass for a longer period. It decomposes slowly, providing essential nutrients to the soil.