Pine Straw the best choice:Enhances the beauty of landscapes, especially flower beds and gardens.Holds moisture longer in the soilHolds color longer than hardwood ground coversPrevents undesirable weed growth Insulates plant roots against hot and cold temperaturesAdds fertility to the soil as it desiccatesPrevents soil erosionDoes not induce termites or other insectsis environmental friendly because no trees are destroyed to produce this product!