<p class="MsoNormal">Long Leaf Pine Straw is as sustainable, ecology-minded product, ideal for landscaping and decorative purposes!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Key Product Features</strong></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal"></p>Bale measures approximately 14” x 14” x 28” (hand baled) and weighs about 12.5 pounds, spread with a 1-inch depth, it will cover up to 70 square feet</li><li>Natural weed deterrent that can be used in any outdoor area</li><li>Insulates tender roots from temperature extremes</li><li>Conserves soil moisture by reducing water evaporation rates and moisture loss</li><li>Encourages water infiltration into the soil and reduces runoff, and eliminates erosion impact caused by wind and rain</li><li>Interlocks and adheres well to slopes, allowing water to flow through the pine needles, keeping them in place, does not wash away as easily as other mulches during heavy rain</li><li>Does not have to be removed before new application</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal">Whether you are using it for decoration or for landscaping purposes, Long Leaf Pins Straw is referred by landscapers and homeowners because these bales are easy to work with. Longleaf pine straw is considered a premium variety of pine straw for landscaping use due to its rich, glossy auburn color. It provides a uniform, neutral color that showcases flowers and plants. It is a natural, long-lasting product for trees and plants that is high in nitrogen and gradually decomposes into a fertilizer. Using longleaf pine straw creates a positive demand for the planting of more longleaf pine trees, which creates further sustainability, trees are not destroyed in the harvesting of the pine straw. Contain needles that range between 12″-15″ in length, bale measures approximately 14 x 14 x 28 inches, arrives neatly packaged in a box.</p>