skip to main content

Garden Experiments

hay mulch

19 years ago

hi all i am thinkin of a way to mulch a large area like 100'x100'. i wanted to know about round bails of hay, are they just full of weed seeds or could one be placed at the end of a row and rolled out to make instant mulched bed. i see them rotting away in fields with no weeds in them?????

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

lindac
19 years ago
Weed seeds and seeds of the hay...alfalfa or clover or whatever. I sure wouldn't.
calpat
19 years ago
I learned the hard lesson of using "hay" when what I really wanted was "straw". Building contractors use a lot of straw to absorb water during rainy seasons at their building sites. I've had no problems with weeds using the straw.
Related Professionals
Fort Smith Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Owensboro Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Tupelo Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Wilmington Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Atlantic City Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Fort Dodge Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Hackettstown Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Leamington Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Niles Landscape Contractors · Youngstown Landscape Contractors · Superior Landscape Contractors · Coeur d'Alene Landscape Contractors · Idaho Falls Landscape Contractors · Boston Tile and Stone Contractors · Hobbs Tile and Stone Contractors

Related Stories

GARDENING GUIDES 6 Native Ground Covers for Tough, Dry Spots

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Sun beating down on your sandy gravel? Thick shade darkening your clay soil? There’s a ground cover here for you

GARDENING GUIDES 6 Native Goldenrods Worth a Second Look

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Goldenrod gets a bad rap as being aggressive, but these more mannerly choices offer a bunch of benefits

FALL GARDENING Great Design Plant: Oligoneuron Rigidum Brightens Fall Gardens

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Create a pollinator feeding ground with this cheery, fuss-free goldenrod, formerly known as Solidago rigida, native to much of the U.S.

GARDENING GUIDES 7 Ecofriendly Gardening Ideas That Also Cut Chore Time

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Spend less time weeding, less money watering and more moments just sitting back and enjoying your healthy garden

FRONT YARD IDEAS Before and After: Front Lawn to Prairie Garden

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Get Along With Less Lawn — Ideas to Save Water and Effort

By Jocelyn H. Chilvers

Ditch the mower and lower your water bill while creating a feast for the eyes with diverse plantings and gathering places

PORCHES A Peek at 2 Prettily Dressed Fall Porches

By Julie Ranee Photography

Pumpkins, fall flowers and flea market finds help two Ohio porches get into the seasonal spirit

GARDENING GUIDES How to Switch to an Organic Landscape Plan

By Falon Mihalic

Ditch the chemicals for a naturally beautiful lawn and garden, using living fertilizers and other nontoxic treatments

EDIBLE GARDENS Summer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes

By Marianne Lipanovich

Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard

GARDENING GUIDES Gardening Solutions for Heavy Clay Soils

By Falon Mihalic

What’s a gardener to do with soil that’s easily compacted and has poor drainage? Find out here

Sponsored

Hope Restoration & General Contracting

35 Reviews

Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations