Why is Organic Straw good for my garden?

• Unlike fabrics and covers, garden straw mulch is actually good for your garden. It’s also good for the earth and the environment. Especially when it doesn’t contain any residual chemicals from spray while being raised on the farms.
• Straw in gardens blocks out the sun, preventing weeds from growing and preventing hidden weed seeds from germinating.
• It holds in moisture, so your soil stays damp longer (this means you won’t need to water as often).
• It shades your soil so cool-season crops don’t bolt as soon (like lettuce, cilantro & broccoli)
• It works as an organic fertilizer and improves your soil. As the garden straw mulch breaks down and composts, it will make your soil better and encourage worms into your garden.

6 ways to use Blue Mountain Organic Garden Straw to cut down on your weeds:

• Start by weeding the area where you’d like to use your garden straw mulch.
• Use a thick layer of straw mulch as soon as you are done weeding the area (do not leave time for the weeds to resprout.
• Do not cover your vegetable seeds, wait until they are 4-8 inches tall to mulch around them.
• Whenever you have an empty garden bed, use a thick layer of organic garden straw mulch to prevent weeds from growing, keep the soil moist, encourage worms, and improve your soil.
• Cram the organic garden straw mulch down between plants such as garlic and onions, when the ground is covered the weeds should not be able to grow.
• Covering all of your walking paths with a thick layer of straw mulch as well will save you a ton of work!