Straw- What can I do with it?

Aracelis Vega
by Aracelis Vega
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  • KattywhampusLOL KattywhampusLOL on May 04, 2018

    :) Good Morning, I am not sure how much straw you have, or if it is loose or bailed, wet and rotted or not. IF it is in good shape and bailed there are so many things you can do with it (my favorite is lawn furniture LOL, seriously)! Here is a link so you can look through a ton of ideas and click on the ones you want to learn how to do:

    https://www.pinterest.com/lcgjac/things-to-do-with-straw-bales/?lp=true

    IF your bales (or loose straw) are old and wet, grow stuff in them:

    https://www.strawbale.com/what-to-do-with-oldwet-bales/

    Have fun with it :) Thanks for asking Hometalk for some answers. :)

  • Landsharkinnc Landsharkinnc on May 04, 2018

    use for mulch / add to your compost pile

  • 2dogal 2dogal on May 04, 2018

    The absolute only thing I use straw for is to overwinter my strawberries by putting at least 3-4 inches of straw over the whole bed. Straw gives no nourishment to soil as it breaks down, it also takes a long time to break down and draws nutrients from the soil while doing so. Mulsh is much better to help control weeds on a garden bed.

    If it were October, I'd say use a bale for a decoration with pumpkins. Give them away.

  • Lo Lo on May 07, 2018


    I would definitely put the pine to use! It's great to use as mulch

  • Alison Savill Alison Savill on May 07, 2018

    weave it