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Starting A Straw Bale Garden How To Plant Straw Bale Garden Beds
For effective straw bale gardening:Use straw, not hay. Hay is made from alfalfa and grasses that still have the seeds attached, and these seeds will t...
using hay as mulch
But using hay as mulch has some surprising benefits. It does indeed break down, but unless you have a very wet environment it shouldn't get moldy. Ins...
how much hay to cover garden
Stout recommended an eight inch layer of hay mulch between plants to discourage weeds, improve the quality of the soil, conserve moisture, preserve te...
hay in garden weeds
Aside from well-aged compost, hay is arguably the best mulch for a vegetable garden. Like straw, it's a good insulator, effective against weeds, and b...
straw or hay for garden mulch
Straw is the bare stalk remaining after a nutritious seed head, such as barley or wheat has been harvested. ... If your goal is simply to cover the so...
can i use old straw for mulch
Don't use your leftover straw bale as mulch; it will only present you with nasty weeds next planting season. Instead, use them to actually grow a gard...
oaten hay for mulch
But using hay as mulch has some surprising benefits. It does indeed break down, but unless you have a very wet environment it shouldn't get moldy. Ins...
oat straw for garden mulch
Is oat straw good for mulch?Should I mulch my garden with straw?What kind of straw do you use in a vegetable garden?What kind of mulch is best for gar...
how to chop straw for mulch
How do you chop a straw?How do you use straw as garden mulch?Can I use old straw for mulch?How do you keep straw mulch from blowing away?Does straw de...
