Hi GG,
Like JohnN, we also have used pine straw in Atlanta. It works well for keeping out weeds if you maintain it at a few inches. We had to supplement twice a year, and eventually switched to wood chips primarily for that reason. I liked the pine straw though and it was much better at weed control than the wood chips are, so that's a definite plus. Never had an issue with bugs or termites. Also, I like the smell of pine straw.
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