Since organic garden straw mulch is a natural product, coverage amounts vary based on application and layering over uneven surfaces. If you find yourself with extra, you can add it to your lawn, flower pots, compost, or store it in a cool, dry environment until next year. A thin cover thickness ( ~1/8″) of organic garden straw can cover up to:
75 sq ft for the 5lb
150 sq ft for the 10lb
375 sq ft for 25lb box
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If you’re looking to find an organic and natural way to cultivate your garden, check out our organic garden straw mulch for sale. Although you may not be too familiar with the idea of straw as garden mulch, organic garden straw is very good for your garden. It prevents weed growth and improves the soil as it decomposes. Try our premium-quality organic garden straw now!
Ways to Use Garden Straw
Practical Applications
Garden Mulch
Apply a layer of straw around your plants to create a mulch. This helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weed growth.
Composting
Add straw to your compost pile or bin. It serves as a carbon-rich “brown” material that balances the nitrogen-rich “green” materials like kitchen scraps or grass clippings. Shred or break the straw into smaller pieces to speed up the decomposition process.
Soil Amendment
Incorporate straw into your garden soil to improve its structure and water retention.
Erosion Control
Place loose straw in areas prone to erosion, such as slopes or bare soil, to prevent soil erosion caused by heavy rains or wind.
100% ORGANIC:
Grown in USDA Certified Organic fields on local family farms in the Pacific Northwest and packaged in-house, our organic garden straw mulch is safe for you and your pets. USDA organic means no GMOs, antibiotics, herbicides, or toxic chemicals are used. Our garden straw mulch is completely natural and biodegradable.
Pros
Practical Applications
Healthier for your garden
Free from chemical pesticides and herbicides.
Environmentally friendly
Supports sustainable agricultural practices, reduces chemical runoff into water sources, and promotes biodiversity.
Builds soil fertility
Improves soil structure, moisture retention, and nutrient availability for healthier plant growth.
Safer for food production
Minimize the risk of chemical residues in your food.
Long-term sustainability
Contributes to the preservation of natural resources, reduces environmental impact, and supports the overall health and resilience of your garden ecosystem.
MOISTURE RETENTION AND COOLING:
Organic garden straw mulch retains moisture by keeping your soil wet longer and reducing the frequency you need to water your garden. The protective straw cover also shades your soil so cool-season crops don’t bolt as soon. Cilantro, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and other cool-weather crops will grow longer into the warmer months.
Pros
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Water Conservation
Forms a protective layer that reduces evaporation, preventing water loss from the soil surface.
Reducing Watering Frequency
Reduce the frequency of watering needed for your plants by slowing down water evaporation and allowing plants to access moisture for a longer period between waterings.
Regulation of Soil Temperature
The garden mulch layer shades the soil, preventing it from overheating and reducing heat stress on plant roots.
NEW LAWN SEEDING:
Great for new yard applications! Organic straw mulch provides provide warmth and moisture for early spring and late fall grass seed applications. It also protects grass seed from scouring due to rain, overwatering, or high winds, making sure your new grass is off to a great start!
Pros
Practical Applications
Weed Suppression
By preventing weed seeds from reaching the soil surface and germinating, garden straw mulch reduces competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight, allowing the grass seeds to establish and grow without interference from weeds.
Organic Matter Addition
Organic straw mulch improves soil fertility, structure, and nutrient availability, supporting the long-term health and vitality of the lawn.
COMPOSTING:
Organic Garden straw is great for your garden, unlike artificial fabrics, chemicals, and covers. With NO added chemicals, your garden and lawn will remain organic, and your soil will improve. As the straw composts, it slowly adds nutrients to your garden and lawn, improving your soil and encouraging worm habitation. What’s better, is that we deliver straw for gardens to you.
Pros
Practical Applications
Bulk and Porosity
Organic Straw mulches’ fibrous nature creates spaces in the pile, allowing for the circulation of air, water, and beneficial microorganisms, which promotes faster decomposition.
Carbon-Rich Material
Provides the necessary carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, promoting the decomposition process and helping to create nutrient-rich compost.
Sustainable Waste Management
Composting organic garden straw mulch is an eco-friendly way to manage garden waste.
WEED BARRIER:
Since organic garden straw mulch blocks out the sun, it can help prevent hidden weeds from growing. Garden straw covers the soil, which helps prevent seed germination from unwanted weeds. It can also save on high summer water bills.
Pro
Practical Application
Weed Suppression
Garden straw acts as a physical barrier, preventing weed seeds from reaching the soil surface and germinating. It blocks sunlight from reaching the weeds, inhibiting their growth and reducing competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight with your desired plants.
How to Apply:
Here are 9 steps to follow to apply organic garden straw to your garden.
Step 1: Gather the necessary materials
Organic garden straw: You can find organic straw at garden centers, nurseries, or online.
Gardening gloves: Wear gloves to protect your hands while working in the garden.
Step 2: Prepare your garden bed
Clear the garden bed of any existing weeds, debris, or plants that you don’t want to keep.
Loosen the soil with a garden fork or tiller to improve aeration and drainage.
Step 3: Water the garden bed
Before applying the straw, water the garden bed thoroughly to ensure that the soil is moist.
Step 4: Spread the straw
Take a handful of straw and spread it evenly over the surface of the garden bed, starting from one end and working your way to the other.
Aim for a layer of straw about 2-4 inches thick. This will help suppress weeds and retain moisture in the soil.
Step 5: Avoid plant stems
As you spread the straw, be careful to avoid covering the stems or crowns of any existing plants in your garden. Straw piled around stems can lead to moisture retention and potential rot.
Step 6: Fill in the gaps
Pay attention to any gaps or bare spots in the straw coverage and add more straw as needed. The goal is to create a consistent layer across the entire garden bed.
Step 7: Water the straw
After applying the straw, lightly water it to help settle it down and ensure good contact with the soil beneath.
Step 8: Monitor moisture levels
Check the moisture levels in your garden bed regularly, especially during dry periods. The garden straw mulch will help retain moisture, but you may still need to water your plants as necessary.
Step 9: Reapply as needed
Over time, the straw may break down or get blown away. Reapply straw as needed to maintain a consistent layer and provide ongoing weed suppression and moisture retention.
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2 reviews for Organic Garden Straw Mulch
Rated 5 out of 5
Oma Garden –
I love the Organic garden straw it works so well in my raised beds and did a wonderful job of keeping my soil cool and the weeds out!
Rated 5 out of 5
Michelle DeGrassi (verified owner)–
I’ve been gardening for years and have tried all kinds of different mulch. I couldn’t source organic straw near me so I decided to try Blue Mountain last year. It did a great job in keeping my raised beds and large fabric pots soil cool and moist. But this spring when I went to prep my beds for this year’s veggies, my soil was in the best condition it has ever been. That is why I bought more this year and will continue to buy your organic straw! It is the Best!
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Oma Garden –
I love the Organic garden straw it works so well in my raised beds and did a wonderful job of keeping my soil cool and the weeds out!
Michelle DeGrassi (verified owner) –
I’ve been gardening for years and have tried all kinds of different mulch. I couldn’t source organic straw near me so I decided to try Blue Mountain last year. It did a great job in keeping my raised beds and large fabric pots soil cool and moist. But this spring when I went to prep my beds for this year’s veggies, my soil was in the best condition it has ever been. That is why I bought more this year and will continue to buy your organic straw! It is the Best!