Not all pine straw holds up the same. We start with longleaf needles hand-raked from managed forests around Lyons, known for their length, coverage, and durability. Then we add a water-based colorant that keeps the beds from washing out to gray.
Two ways to get the color
Pre-dyed straw
For new beds or a full refresh. Ready-to-lay longleaf straw with rich, even color, in boxes or on pallets. A standard box covers 150 sq ft or more, and a pallet covers 3,060 sq ft. Standard boxes ship by parcel carrier, most in 3–7 business days; pallets ship by freight, most in 5–10. We ship to the lower 48 states.
On-site color-spray
Already have pine straw down? Do not pull it up. Our crew sprays the existing straw, or a traditional mulch bed, in place. The beds look renewed without the cost of replacing the material. Color-spray is available within about 90 minutes of Lyons.
Why it holds up
- Color that holds. Untreated straw can gray out quickly, depending on sun, rain, and traffic. The colorant keeps beds a rich, even color.
- Fewer refresh cycles. Many properties go from topping up twice a year to once a year, depending on site conditions.
- Clean curb appeal. Rich color without the chipped bark that tracks into walkways.
- Safe around the yard. The colorant is water-based and non-toxic, safe for plants, people, and pets once applied and cured.
- Less waste. Re-coloring straw in place means nothing to haul away and no disruption to the beds.
Which one to choose
New beds, or straw that has gone thin and matted: lay fresh dyed straw. Straw that is still in good shape but has grayed: have it sprayed in place. Both are longleaf straw.
