I have used straw for years in my garden, however I put down a thin layer of newspaper first and straw on top. I don’t use as much straw that way, and weeds and water are controlled. We did have a slug problem this past year so instead of tilling under what was left of the straw and newspaper from last year, we raked it into a pile and burned it. Then tilled the ashes into the garden. I’ll let you know if we have less slugs this year. The straw makes for a neat and clean garden and makes walking in it easier then walking in mud.
I have used straw for years in my garden, however I put down a thin layer of newspaper first and straw on top. I don’t use as much straw that way, and weeds and water are controlled. We did have a slug problem this past year so instead of tilling under what was left of the straw and newspaper from last year, we raked it into a pile and burned it. Then tilled the ashes into the garden. I’ll let you know if we have less slugs this year. The straw makes for a neat and clean garden and makes walking in it easier then walking in mud.
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