Pine straw
 

Does anyone know where to buy pine straw and how much does it cost?

Lowes about $3 a bale

Home Depot has it for $3.69 a bale. Lowes has it for a little more. That is if you are doing it yourself. You can google nurseries near The Villages and call for prices. IF you are not doing it yourself, I would call 3 to 5 landscapers in The Villages for an estimate. And I would check this website for recommendations before selecting a landscaper.
In a previous thread, a villager paid $2,000 for mulch and having it spread. Be cautious! !!! For an average home I would think $100-$200 for the pine straw and another $100-$200 max for labor would be a fair price.

We had Adam Neusbaum (352-342-1384) and family spread 27 bales around our lot for $7 per bale. He will deliver for $5 per bale.

Adam is the best.
 

Adam is great. If pine straw is good enough for the Villages, we knew it
would be perfect for us.

great advice, thanks

Adam is the guy to call! When you figure your time going to HD or Lowes several times just to get the pine straw to your house (average is 22-25 bails) so you are looking at 4 or 5 trips. Just have Adman deliver or install it for you!

That sounds like an excellent price!!!

I've used Adam for several years and couldn't be more satisfied. His number is 352-342-1384. He also does lawn aeration for a very reasonable price.

Agreed [emoji106]

I have stated on other threads, I am not a fan of pine straw. But, if that is a person's choice I am happy that they get a fair price for the product and installation.

When it was time for us to get our pine straw "refreshed", I figured getting rocks put down once was better than replacing the straw every few years. Just my $0.02.

Pine bark may look okay...
 

but in the long run it tends to get blown all over the place when it's windy. A poor choice in my opinion.

re: pine straw
 

You need-full mulch or just touch up.

Also, it is a natural product so it varies from lot to lot. I've not had it happen but I've read of people finding active insects in it. It often has pine cones and sticks mixed in. If, you are doing it yourself, I would buy one bale from several stores to see the quality-before you buy a large quantity.

Both Lowes and Home depo will give you less 5% if you out it on their credit card. Lowes gives quantity prices on fertilizer bought in quantity. You should ask-they may do the same on pine straw.

Another vote for Adam
 

Had him do some top dressing in shrub areas with a sand/cow poop mixture (doesn't smell at all)
Then he put pine straw on top. He does a nice job and the price is right.

PINE-STRAW-DELIVERY

Hangs the string from each bale of pine straw that he uses on the truck mirror, then counts the strings when done. Only uses what you need.

Loaded up my truck for $1.50 a bale just outside Gainesville. Had a wonderful lunch in G'ville and spread ourselves.