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Pine Straw Tips & Insights

Learn how to get the most out of your pine straw with helpful tips and expert advice from Knoxville's premier pine straw supplier.

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Tips

January 15, 2026

How to Spread Pine Straw Like a Pro

Learn the best techniques for spreading pine straw evenly, including how thick to apply it and how to work around plants and trees.

Key Tip: Apply 2-3 inches thick for optimal weed suppression and moisture retention.

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Guide

January 10, 2026

Pine Straw vs. Mulch: Which is Right for You?

Compare the benefits of pine straw versus traditional wood mulch to help you decide which ground cover is best for your landscape.

Key Tip: Pine straw is lighter, stays in place better on slopes, and won't float away in heavy rain.

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Seasonal

January 5, 2026

Best Time of Year to Apply Pine Straw

Discover when to apply pine straw for maximum benefits and how to maintain your landscape throughout the seasons.

Key Tip: Spring and fall are ideal, but pine straw can be applied year-round in Tennessee.

Calculator

December 28, 2025

How Many Rolls of Pine Straw Do I Need?

A simple guide to calculating how many rolls you'll need based on your landscape area and desired coverage depth.

Key Tip: One roll covers approximately 15-25 square feet at 2-3 inch depth.

Benefits

December 20, 2025

5 Surprising Benefits of Pine Straw

Beyond aesthetics, pine straw offers some amazing benefits for your soil, plants, and wallet that you might not know about.

Key Tip: Pine straw slightly acidifies soil, which is perfect for acid-loving plants like azaleas.

Local

December 15, 2025

Why South Georgia Pine Straw is the Best

Learn why longleaf pine straw from South Georgia is considered the gold standard for quality and why we source exclusively from this region.

Key Tip: Longleaf pine needles are 8-18 inches long, much longer than other pine varieties.

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