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Textraw

Synthetic Pine Straw

 

Textraw®   vs.   Pine Straw

FEATURE TEXTRAW® PINE STRAW
AVAILABILITY Dependable year-round production Seasonal; spotty
COLOR Consistent longleaf pine reddish-brown "spring" needles, the most prized...Because Textraw® is made from recycled materials, some shade variation is inevitable. Inconsistent; depends on season, species, freshness, weather

NEEDLE QUALITY

Consistent mixture of 10-14" strand lengths to simulate highly-desired old, original longleaf pine needles Highly variable by species on pine; mostly loblolly and slash, with 6-10" needles
COLOR RETENTION UV-stabilized; tested; warranted to retain color for minimum of three years Decomposes immediately; turns brown; bleached gray in 6-12 months
VOLUME LOSS None; does not decompose 100% loss; most in first six months

INSTALLATION

Clean, easy, quick Gloves recommended

MAINTENANCE

Turns, fluffs easily; extends life Crumbles when turned of fluffed; top-dress every 4-6 months
MOISTURE RETENTION Passes moisture to soil and helps prevent evaporation; patented concave needle profile funnels all moisture to soil Needles absorb and trap moisture
ABRASION AND CRUMBLE RESISTANCE Highly resistant to foot traffic and handling Becomes increasingly brittle with age
SOIL NUTRITION Over many years, breaks down into harmless carbon, hydrogen, calcium carbonate and iron oxide Adds virtually no nutrients to soil, except acidity

BREATHABILITY

Maintains breathability; helps oxygenate soil and deter mold and fungus growth Mats, thatches and becomes spongy; decomposes and acts like second soil layer, causing roots to grow "up"

CONTAMINANTS

None, always clean, pure, sterile bales Even when hand-combed, contains weeks, grass seed, mold spores, pine pollen, insects, fungus, mildew, sticks, twigs, leaves and pine cones
INSECTS Does not attract insects Damp environment attracts insects, especially ants, roaches and termites
BED PREPARATION - WEEDS Rake out old straw once; pre-emerge once; less weeds Rake out old straw annually; pre-emerge annually; more weeds
FLAMMABILITY Requires sustained exposure to flame to burn; will melt Highly flammable when dry
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Not affected by herbicides or pesticides Absorbs chemicals
RAINWATER RESISTANCE Will not absorb water; lighter that water and will float; not recommended for low-lying areas subject to flooding or run-off Will wash-away if used in areas subject to flooding or run-off
ENVIRONMENTAL / HARVESTING 100% post-industrial recycled product; clean product can be recycled at end of useful life Unregulated; mechanized raking increases tree mortality; over-harvesting negatively affects forest growth and soil productivity, causes erosion and loss of wildlife habitat
WARRANTY Yes No

COVERAGE

(at a 3.5" DEPTH)

1 20 lb roll: Approx. 40 Sq Ft Varies since no two bales are alike, but generally figure on   3-1/2 to 4-1/2 bales to cover 100 Sq Ft


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