Why was Textraw developed?
As odd as it may seem, even in the pine-laden area of the Southeast, good fresh pine straw is in short supply. Only 2% of the original range of long leaf pine growth remains. Even when pine straw is available, the color, quality, price, etc. are inconsistent. Bales typically contain sticks, cones, insects, mildew, weed seeds, etc. Bales usually vary in quality from vendor to vendor, and with the season. And as pretty as pine straw is, its only nutritional value is a slight increase in soil Ph. Since it decomposes and is absorbant, it’s an attractive environment for pests, requires additional water and chemicals, and imports weed seeds into the garden.
