Straw is one of the most readily available and versatile materials for use as mulch. The benefits are numerous, the downsides are minimal, and it’s difficult to get wrong. 5 Benefits of Straw as Mulch Straw Insulates Your Soil One of the primary benefits of straw as mulch is it’s ability to regulate soil temperature….
For many reasons, Sawdust is good for mulch in the garden, from mulching your acidic soil-loving plants to improving your soil in general. Sawdust can sometimes get a bad rap for ” stealing nitrogen” although that’s been largely debunked. With all of the upsides of sawdust, you’ll soon be adding it to your line up…
Grass seed can be expensive. Whether you’re starting from scratch, overseeding some thin spots in your lawn, or regrowing a bare patch, you’ll want to give it the best opportunity to flourish. I’ll address the question should you lay mulch over grass seed so that your time and money won’t go to waste. And yes,…
Disadvantages of Mulch
