Q&A

How much does a bale of pine straw cover?

How much does a bale of pine straw cover?

A bale of pine straw covers about 35 to 45 square feet depending on the depth.

How much does a bale of pine needles cost?

A medium bale of pine straw covers roughly 28 square feet and lasts for around 6 months. Your first application of pine straw should be a depth of 3 inches. At $4 per bale, you’ll spend $71 on the initial application of pine needles to cover 500 square feet of your property.

How much are bales of straw?

Straw prices were steady and there is a demand for straw. Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $2.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $64.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $58.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 – $85.00).

Is straw cheaper than hay?

Straw is far less expensive than hay in our area, selling for under $4/square bale. Since hay is more nutritious but more expensive, we buy hay solely for the horses to eat. Since straw is cheaper, dried and therefore less likely to mold or attract moisture, we buy straw for the backyard chicken coop and nesting boxes.

How long do straw bales last?

If built correctly a straw bale home can last 100 years at least. When it’s life cycle is complete, a structure stripped of all but the walls can be tilled back into the earth. That can’t be said for stick frame homes using modern insulation.

Is it easy to transport pine straw bales?

Pine straw bales are messy and difficult to transport. QuickStraw is shipped by the bag straight to your door leaving no mess in your car or home. “Just want to let you know I put down my first bale…this is sooo easy and looks so much better than the bark I had down.

Which is the best bale of straw for plants?

The 3.0 cu. ft. Pine Straw Bale provides excellent insulation for tender plants over summer and winter months. This straw bale is made of slash pine needles and resists heavy rains to help prevent soil erosion. The straw bale allows for nutrient absorption and aeration while protecting plant roots during almost any season.

What can pine straw be used for in the garden?

Pine straw can be used as a ground cover or mulch. It beautifies the landscape while improving the soil and controlling weeds. The higher resin content makes long leaf the longest lasting pine straw.

How much does one bale of Corbin’s pine straw weigh?

1 bale covers an area approximately 45-50 square feet to a recommended depth of 3 inches. How much does one bale of hay cover sq footage? 1 bale covers an area approximately 45-50 square feet to a recommended depth of 3 inches. How much does a bale of Corbin’s pine straw weigh? Approximately 25 pounds.