FAQ

Each Clean Straw bag covers approximately 100 square feet when applied at a depth of 2–3 inches. This coverage is equivalent to about two standard square bales. Since bale sizes can vary due to manual production, using 100 square feet per bag as a guideline is the most reliable method for planning your project.

To estimate the number of Clean Straw bags required:

1. Measure the total square footage of your bed space.

2. Divide that number by 100.

This calculation provides the number of bags needed. If you've previously used bales, divide your prior bale count by two to determine the equivalent number of bags.

Clean Straw is efficiently packaged with 40 bags per pallet, offering coverage for approximately 4,000 square feet, equivalent to 80-100 standard bales. A full trailer accommodates 26 pallets, totaling 1040 bags. For smaller quantities, we can connect you with a local distributor to meet your needs.

Clean Straw boasts an impressive shelf life. When shielded from the elements, it retains its color for years. To maintain quality, store it away from direct sunlight and moisture. We offer UV-protective covers and perforated bags for outdoor storage solutions.

All our pine straw products, including Clean Straw, are 100% natural and free from chemical treatments. Our wheat straw bags are treated with an organic tackifier—a natural adhesive that is safe for humans, plants, and animals.

Spreading Clean Straw is straightforward:

1. Tear the bag along the perforations on the back.

2. Remove the pine straw by the handful, noting that it becomes easier with each handful.

We recommend applying it to a depth of 2–3 inches to ensure complete coverage and to conceal any previous ground cover.

To locate Clean Straw:

1. Visit the Clean Straw website and use the retailer map for the nearest location.

2. If assistance is needed, contact us directly, and we'll connect you with the appropriate vendor, distributor, or online source.

We have the capability to ship Clean Straw nationwide and beyond. Keep an eye out—you can even spot Clean Straw in Canada!

We proudly serve hundreds of retailers and landscapers across the United States. If you're interested in partnering with the largest, fastest growing, and most innovative pine straw company globally, please reach out to us.

Our trailer capacities vary:

• Bale trailers: 1,260, 1,386, 1,449, or 1,540 bales.

• Roll trailers: 570, 630, or 735 rolls.

We aim to deliver orders within 24–72 hours, depending on the season. With holding yards in numerous southeastern metropolitan areas, we can ship what you need when you need it.

Our rolls and bales are floor-stacked and transported in dry van trailers. Lower-volume customers unload upon arrival, while higher-volume customers may receive a dropped trailer for on-site storage. Once empty, we simply swap it out with a new one.

There are two primary types of pine straw:

• Slash Pine Straw: Brown in color with 8–10 inch needles.

• Longleaf Pine Straw: Reddish brown in color with 12–16 inch needles.

Longleaf is typically considered a premium product due to its longer-lasting color and greater coverage area

Historically, pine straw was only available to a limited number of retailers across the Southeast due to packaging and shipping constraints. However, Swift Straw's proprietary harvesting and packaging innovations have revolutionized this process, making it possible to ship pine straw anywhere without requiring a full trailer commitment. Now, for the first time, property owners everywhere can enjoy the numerous benefits of pine straw:
•      Cost-effective: Pine straw is significantly cheaper than ground wood mulch, offering up to 66% savings.
•      Profitability: Contractors can provide savings to their customers while increasing their own profits by using pine straw.
•      Environmentally friendly: Pine straw is the most eco-conscious mulch product available, being completely regenerative and minimizing carbon impact.
•      All-natural: It contains no dyes or colorants.
•      Efficiency: Pine straw is easier and faster to spread than ground wood mulch, allowing contractors to save on labor and schedule more jobs. It can be spread up to 4 times faster than ground wood mulch.

Professional pine straw installation involves:

• Blowing: After spreading, blow the straw at a 45-degree angle to create a clean, rolled edge.

• Tucking: Use a flat-edged shovel to tuck the edges, ensuring the straw stays in place and maintains a neat appearance.

Pricing varies by location. We prefer to price per square foot rather than per bale to help you budget accurately and avoid surprises. Contact us anytime for a personalized quote.

Yes, we provide mulch installation services. Many customers prefer our hand-installation method over blow trucks, as it offers greater control over quality and coverage. We also offer installation-only services if you choose to source the mulch yourself.