Pine Needle Straw Mulch

Pine Needle Straw Mulch Compressed and mess-free. Wrapped in plastic 13″ – 16″ Premium Long Leaf Needles Great for flower beds, garden areas, and can be an effective method of weed control.

Pine Straw Mulch Benefits

Pine straw is lighter weight than bark mulch. This allows for greater percolation of water and is easy to distribute. So, is pine straw good mulch in comparison to bark mulch? Not only does it increase percolation but it creates a network of needles that help hold down erosion and protect unstable areas.

Additionally, it breaks down slower than bark materials, which means its benefits last longer. Once it does begin to compost, the nutrient content in soil increases. Pine straw mulch benefits also include improving soil tilth. Use a garden fork to mix the needles into soil to reduce compaction and aid in oxygenation. In addition to the benefits, pine straw mulch uses abound. It is also an attractive natural ground cover around ornamental plantings. It is especially good around acid-loving plants such as hydrangeas, rhododendrons and camellias.

In fall, rake up the needles and place them over spent tender perennials and other plants that may succumb to winter freezes. A teepee of needles acts as a mini greenhouse, conserving heat and keeping soil from freezing to protect the root zone from extreme cold. Pull away the needles in spring when using pine straw for garden mulch, so that tender new shoots can easily penetrate to reach the sun and air.

Pine Straw Mulch Application

The recommended amount of mulch around plants I s 2 to 3 inc     hes in regular soil and up to 5 inches in dry sandy areas. Around woody plants, keep the mulch at least 3 to 6 inches from the trunk to prevent decay. Garden beds may be entirely covered, while other plants should have the mulch 1 to 2 inches away from the stems. For pine straw mulch application in containers, use 1 to 2 inches to add a nutrient rich heating blanket for winter coverage.     Fall is the best time to apply the mulch for winter protection. Spring applications will help increase tilth, keep heat in the soil and reduce those spring weeds.

Martin Birds also love pine straw so this also works for Martin bird nest material

Up to 3500 SqFt   Size 2.3 cubic feet