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Pine Straw vs. Mulch: Which Is Better For Your Georgia Landscape? Friday, February 26th, 11:40 PM
Proscapes & Tree, a top landscaping company in Marietta & Acworth shares insight on ground covering options.

Acworth, United States - February 24, 2021 / Proscapes & Tree /

Using Pine Straw and Mulch in the Northwest Atlanta Metro

Both pine straw and mulch are excellent options for anyone's landscaping needs. They can help landscaping beds retain moisture, prevent weeds, and minimize soil runoff. However, there are notable differences between the two. Homeowners in Acworth, GA or neighboring areas of northwest Georgia should understand these differences their respective benefits.

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Benefits of Pine Straw

This material is a sustainable option for a ground covering. Countless amounts of landscape professionals throughout Georgia use pine straw.

The appearance this material offers is a great way to make your landscaping look more natural and highlight brightly colored plants. Thanks to it being very lightweight, it is not incredibly labor intensive to install. It degrades at a slower rate than traditional wood mulch, which leads to less maintenance for a property owner.

Pine straw also is also a cost-effective landscaping cover. Depending on installation depth, one bale of good quality material can cover what several bags of mulch could cover. Pine needles do lose some of their acidity after falling off the tree, but still work well to encourage growth among acidic soil loving plants, including:

  • Gardenias
  • Azaleas
  • Roses
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes

Pine straw comes together to form an interlocking layer that won't be easily displaced, this helps insulate in cold weather and on hot summer days.

Benefits of Traditional Wood Chip Mulch

This material is a classic option for landscape beds. The biggest benefit to mulch is its enhancement to any planting area. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and works as a natural weed barrier. The other big selling point to mulch is the truly massive variety of colors options that are sure to fit just about every property's style, whether you prefer red, natural brown, dark brown light brown, orange and more.

The Downsides To Mulch and Pine Straw

There are situations where pine straw and mulch do not offer the best option. These are considerations any property owner needs to understand before choosing one.

When is pine straw not a good option?

Despite its slower degradation, pine straw needs replacing more often. It may not be the best choice for a property owner that is looking to reduce time and resources spent on landscape maintenance. It also does not retain soil moisture to the degree that mulch can provide.

When is mulch not a good option?

Traditional wood chip mulch comes with a higher purchase price and it can be quite labor-intensive depending on the project. So it may not be right for the budget-conscious home or business property owner.

Contact Information:

Proscapes & Tree


Acworth, GA 30102
United States

Andres Contreras
(678) 855-8226
https://www.proscapesandtree.com

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