I'm almost done mulching the Raised Garden Beds with straw, just 2 more to do. I use straw - NOT HAY - in my garden a lot. To cover the compost heap, mulch my beds, sometimes for pathways and old straw in my compost. Here are 7 Reasons why I use STRAW. -great as a summer and winter mulch -it keeps the soil moist for longer -it keeps the soil temperature constant -excellent insulation for the compost heap (cool in summer and warm in winter) -builds healthy soil -straw doesn't have weeds or other

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