{"product_id":"shredded-pine-cone-mulch","title":"Shredded Pine Cone Mulch (2 Cu. Ft. Bag)","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShredded Pine Cone Mulch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new kind of mulch has arrived.\u003c\/strong\u003e We're very excited to introduce our Shredded Pine Cone Mulch, a natural pine mulch that's \u003cstrong\u003enew to the commercial market\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's made from shredded pine cones, not bark or wood chips. A bag weighs just 8.5 lbs. It locks together into a tidy blanket over your soil, and it feeds your beds as it breaks down. Gardeners are already excited about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom Our Longleaf Fields: How Pine Cone Mulch Is Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur pine cone mulch comes from the \u003cstrong\u003esame longleaf pine fields\u003c\/strong\u003e that produce our premium \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midatlanticpinestraw.com\/pages\/why-pine-straw-mulch\" title=\"Why use Pine Straw Mulch?\"\u003elongleaf pine straw\u003c\/a\u003e. Every cone is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-collected\u003c\/strong\u003e from the forest floor and goes straight from the fields to the shredder. That's it: \u003cstrong\u003e100% pine cones, with no dyes and no chemicals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShredding the cones creates curled, textured pieces that interlock as they settle, so the mulch knits itself into a mat instead of sitting as loose chips. It's a shredded pine mulch with a look and feel all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Gardeners Are Excited About Pine Cone Mulch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper lightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e a full 2 cu. ft. bag weighs only about \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most bags of wood mulch the same size weigh 20 lbs or more. That means easier carrying, easier spreading, and less strain on your back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocks together into a soil blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shredded pieces interlock to form an even layer that covers the soil and stays neat and in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e lab-tested at \u003cstrong\u003e0.68% nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e. As it decomposes, it works organic matter and nutrients back into your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps block weeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e an even, interlocking layer shades out weed seeds. It's a strong contender for the best mulch for weed control in your beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e like any good organic mulch, it shields soil from sun and wind, so roots stay cooler and need less watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndyed and chemical-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure shredded pine cones in their natural color, with nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-tested clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy metals tested at trace levels, far below EPA limits (see below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to install:\u003c\/strong\u003e open the bag, shake it out, and spread by hand. No wheelbarrow required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-Tested Pine Cone Mulch: Nutrients \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe had our pine cone mulch independently tested by AgroLab\/Matrix Sciences in Harrington, Delaware (August 2026):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it means\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen (N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.68%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal nutrient value that returns to your soil as the mulch breaks down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArsenic (As)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3,750× below the EPA limit of 75 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCadmium (Cd)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.13 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 650× below the EPA limit of 85 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead (Pb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 42,000× below the EPA limit of 840 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEPA limits are the ceiling concentrations for materials applied to land under 40 CFR Part 503. Full lab reports are available on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePine Cone Mulch vs. Wood Mulch: A New Mulch Alternative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you've been looking for mulch alternatives, here's how pine cone mulch compares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eShredded Pine Cone Mulch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTypical Bagged Wood Mulch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight per 2 cu. ft. bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften 20+ lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurled pieces that interlock into a blanket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose chips or shreds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLab-tested 0.68% N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries, often untested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% hand-collected pine cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, bark, sometimes recycled wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural and undyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften dyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew to the commercial market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverywhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest Uses for Shredded Pine Cone Mulch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's light, natural and neat, which makes it a strong pick if you're looking for the best mulch for flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrub and perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround trees (keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer plants and raised beds, where its light weight is a big plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlopes and windy spots, where the interlocking texture helps it stay put\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds heavy mulch bags hard to lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Much Pine Cone Mulch Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpread pine cone mulch \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 inches deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same as other mulches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer bag (2 cu. ft.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer box (2 bags)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~24 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~16 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick math:\u003c\/strong\u003e multiply your bed's length × width in feet to get square feet, then divide by the coverage per box. For example, a 4' × 12' bed is 48 sq. ft., so it needs \u003cstrong\u003e2 boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e at 2\" deep or \u003cstrong\u003e3 boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e at 3\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrder Pine Cone Mulch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePine cone mulch for sale in boxes of \u003cstrong\u003etwo 2 cu. ft. bags\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 17 lbs per box), shipped right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $[__] per box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a larger quantity?\u003c\/strong\u003e We also offer pine cone mulch in bulk totes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midatlanticpinestraw.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact Us: Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePine Cone Mulch FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre pine cones good for mulch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially when they're shredded. Whole pine cones can be used as mulch, but they're bulky, roll around, and leave gaps where weeds come through. Shredding is the difference. It turns cones into interlocking pieces that form an even, weed-blocking layer and break down to feed your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan't I just use pine cones from my yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can, but whole cones won't give you the same coverage or look. They don't lock together, and they sit on top of the soil rather than forming a blanket. Our pine cone mulch is shredded and ready to spread straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Just pine cones. They're hand-collected from our longleaf pine fields and shredded, with no dyes, no chemicals and no fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I spread it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3\", the same as other mulches. One box (two bags) covers about 24 sq. ft. at 2\" or 16 sq. ft. at 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill pine cone mulch blow or wash away?\u003c\/strong\u003e The shredded pieces interlock as they settle, which helps the layer stay in place better than loose, lightweight materials. As with any mulch, very heavy downpours on steep slopes can still move some material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it rob my soil of nitrogen?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch on the surface ties up very little nitrogen; that mostly happens when woody material is mixed into the soil. And our pine cone mulch tested at 0.68% nitrogen, so it brings nutrients of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine cone mulch benefits?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's very light, easy to spread, interlocking texture (like velcro), natural nutrients, undyed and chemical-free, lab-tested clean, and a fresh new look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as your Large Longleaf Pine Cones?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Those are whole, display-quality cones for decorating and crafts. Looking for whole cones to decorate with? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midatlanticpinestraw.com\/products\/large-pine-cones\" title=\"Box of Large Pine Cones\"\u003eLarge Longleaf Pine Cones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68310858039517,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/3447\/7277\/files\/Shredded-Pine-Cone-Mulch-Bag-Thumbnail-with-Label.jpg?v=1793129980","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticpinestraw.com\/products\/shredded-pine-cone-mulch","provider":"Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}