Frequently Asked Questions

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Textraw® is synthetic pine straw made from recycled polypropylene. Polypropylene does not absorb water or chemicals. It recycles easily, from bottle scrap, carpet backing, fiber and yarn. Textraw® has been designed to simulate a consistent mixture of 10 – 14″ reddish-brown pine needles that fall in the spring from the old, original long leaf pine trees, which are just about gone. Most natural pine straw today comes from loblolly or slash pine species, with needles that are shorter, typically 6 – 10″. Because they don’t contain as much resin, loblolly and slash decompose and lose their color quickly

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.

Commercial and industrial properties that want high curb appeal and understand landscape maintenance use Textraw®. Commercial and industrial owners understand the savings in labor and materials on a life-cycle cost basis. Textraw® is perfect for:

• Office and Industrial Parks
• Multifamily developments
• Strip shopping centers
• Apartments
• Fast food restaurants
• Motels Convenience stores
• Banks
• Gas stations
• Corporate headquarters
• Churches
• Property managers
• Commercial landscapers
• Developers

Homeowners who want the best appearance and health for their plants and flowers, as well as reduced chemicals and water needs. Textraw® produces a breathable area around foundations, which does not lock in the moisture and decomposition conducive to termites, roaches, mildew, and other problems. Rainfall from rooflines under eaves is dispersed by Textraw®, reducing the need for gutters. Government facilities, highway ramps requiring erosion control.