Yes but for best results you must keep it in a cool dry place. If you have extra room in your garage, that is a great option.

Yes, pine straw can be walked on by both human and pets without any damage. We do suggest a thicker cover if you expect a lot of foot traffic.

Yes, placing pine straw around trees and plants is very practical in protecting their roots from the cold. If you are trying to protect smaller trees, make a pine straw bed about 4” deep and 3’ wide around its trunk.  Necessary depth of the straw beds can vary in colder areas.

No, termites do not gravitate towards pine straw.

Yes, we recommend a 4” base of pine straw in flower beds and gardens.  With that base of mulch, it’s more difficult for weeds to get light and prosper. That being said, we all fight weeds and from time to time they will raise their ugly head.

Pine straw acidic levels range around 6.2 – 6.7. This is ideal for most plants and trees.

You can, but why would you. We do not recommend consumption for animals or humans.