Nothing says coastal Carolina like fresh longleaf pine straw. It's the region's signature bed cover for a reason — beautiful, budget-friendly, and made for the plants that grow here.
For this Castle Hayne project, we installed fresh pine straw along the curved bed at the edge of the lawn. The photos show the bed before the refresh and the finished coverage around the established plants.
Before: the backyard border bed before fresh coverage.
After: fresh pine straw follows the curve of the lawn.
Want your beds refreshed? Installation starts at $90; your quote depends on bed area, bale count, and site conditions. We'll confirm your property's price before work begins.
Longleaf pine straw slowly acidifies the soil beneath it as it breaks down — exactly what azaleas, camellias, gardenias, and hydrangeas want. It knits together on slopes where mulch washes out in a summer downpour, and it's easy to refresh a couple of times a year without heavy equipment in your beds.
Quality longleaf straw, spread thick and tucked at the edges
Rolled, clean bed borders for that finished look
Great on slopes and around established trees
Gentle on acid-loving coastal plantings
Starting at $90
Quoted per job by bed area and bale count — confirmed before we start. Pairs perfectly with a hedge trimming visit.
Twice a year keeps it perfect
Pine straw fades from copper to gray over about six months. A spring refresh and a fall touch-up keep beds looking freshly done year-round — many of our customers bundle it with their regular service so it just happens.
Common questions
How often should pine straw be refreshed?
Twice a year keeps the fresh copper color — most customers do spring and fall. Once a year works fine if you don't mind it fading between refreshes.
Pine straw or mulch?
Pine straw is cheaper per refresh, better on slopes, and better for acid-loving plants. Hardwood mulch lasts longer between refreshes and edges a little cleaner. We install both — ask and we'll recommend one for your beds.
How many bales will my beds take?
A standard bale covers roughly 35–45 square feet at a good depth. We measure during the free quote, so you get a real number, not a guess.
Get that fresh-straw look
Free quote in about 60 seconds. No contracts — just clean beds.
