keeping pine straw in place

How to Keep Pine Straw in Place on Windy Hillsides

Pine straw is a popular and effective ground cover for landscapes across Upstate South Carolina. It offers excellent weed control, helps retain soil moisture, and creates a clean, natural look around trees and garden beds. But if your property includes sloped areas—or if you live in a location exposed to frequent wind—keeping pine straw in…

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Longleaf vs. Slash Pine Straw: What’s Best for Your Yard?

Pine straw is one of the most popular and effective ground covers used in Upstate South Carolina landscaping. It helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and provide a clean, natural appearance to garden beds and around trees. But not all pine straw is created equal. If you’re considering fresh mulch for your landscape, you’ve likely…

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Mulch vs. Pine Straw: Which Is Best for Your Landscape Beds in Upstate SC?

When it’s time to refresh your garden beds, the choice between mulch and pine straw can feel surprisingly complicated. Both options offer great benefits, but they differ in appearance, cost, maintenance, and performance. So which one is right for your yard? At Morales Landscaping & Pinestraw, we install both mulch and pine straw across Easley…