Cumming Pine Straw
Cumming Pine Straw provides high quality pine straw in the Cumming, GA area at affordable prices. We harvest our own longleaf and loblolly pine straw straight from South GA. Clean and rot free. We can guarantee you will be getting the best because we have cut out the middleman and control the quality ourselves. You have to be careful when purchasing pine straw bales in Forsyth County some vendors sell smaller bales for cheaper prices and the average person will think they are getting a deal. However they may not be getting standard size bales. All our bales measure 26″x14″x12″ and cover about 50 square foot depending on coverage thickness.
Pine Straw is organic, sustainable, and renewable, natural. Our pine straw is fresh from nature with no added chemicals or “fillers”, unlike many types of wood mulch.
All of our Straw is baled manually, by hand, and harvested locally in Tifton, GA. Manual baling insures you get less trash and sticks in your straw. This process never requires the cutting down or grinding up any trees. We focus on getting you the cleanest and highest quality products possible.
Once the straw has been installed, it will remain in place even with high winds after it settles. We recommend you to replace your pine straw at least two times per year. You will see the straw start turning grey, this shows that decomposition is worked its way to the top layer. You can put out the straw more often if you are concerned more with aesthetics. A light fresh layer on top does a lot to change the look. Also, Each Bale weighs approx. 10lbs.
First, you should consider are you just adding a fresh layer on top of older straw or are you starting from scratch? If you are just freshening up your existing pine straw bed you can stretch the bales farther. On average one bale will cover a 35-45 square foot of area. For example if you have 1000 sq. ft. of beds you should order roughly 20-30 bales.
Price is a simple $9.00 per bale both delivered and installed. Delivery is just $6.50 per bale. You can also purchase pine straw from our shop at 2015 Dahlonega Hwy. Cumming Ga. If you pick up at the store it’s $4.75/bale. Discounts available for larger orders and landscapers.
Ask about our Pine Straw Preservative that keeps your straw looking fresh for longer.
Soil Enhancement The acidity of pine straw mulch is similar to that of rain water, which encourages the growth of flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.
Nitrogen is released into the soil as the straw breaks down. This helps provide your plants with essential nutrients to grow. It great for acidic soil loving plants like rhododendron, blueberry, azalea and holly.
Air and Moisture pass freely to & from the soil beneath the straw (needles) allowing the soil to breathe in its natural fashion.
Mold and Fungus Prevention – pine straw reduces the possibility of problematic mold and fungus as a direct result of allowing moisture to move freely into and out of the soil that is covered by the pine straw.
Erosion Control Pine Straw greatly reduces the erosion of soil, particularly on sloped areas that receive consistent rain fall or irrigation.
Weed Suppression will be achieved naturally as sun light is effectively is blocked from the soil underneath the needles, while still allowing air and moisture to pass freely.
Environmentally Friendly Option Pine needles are harvested after they have fallen off the trees. No trees are cut down to create this product. By purchasing pine straw instead of mulch you are actively helping one of Georgia’s most endangered ecosystem.
Pine needles also serve as a natural repellent to unwanted pests in the garden. The slightly acidic smell and prickly texture deters voles, moles, slugs and even cats and dogs. When considering the type of mulch to use in your landscaping beds or gardens, one should keep in mind that pine needles do not attract termites like some wood mulches.