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    I've been looking at Ruth Stouts methods and wondered whether anyone recommends a thick straw mulch on their plot? And if so, how do you stop it blowing around? Also, is this the wrong time of year to think of doing it - should it be done when the ground is warmer? thinking I should mulch in the rain we've been having to keep a nice moist soil but maybe it'll stop the soil warming up?
    Thankyou in advance for all advice.

  • #2
    always used this on my spuds keeps the weeds down the moisture in and puts humous in the soil does not blow away, garlic and shallots will grow through a mulch after planting but onions need mulching after they have appeared
    Last edited by PAULW; 29-03-2015, 06:18 PM.

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    • #3
      Sadly Supersprout is no longer with us but take a look at these pics of the straw mulches on her lottie. I keep them bookmarked as they are quite an inspiration to me.
      Location - Leicestershire - Chisit-land
      Endless wonder.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Muppet194 View Post
        thinking I should mulch in the rain we've been having
        It will rain through the summer too I use straw round my corn,beans,melon & potatoes,after they've been planted out in about June. Keeps the moisture in,weeds out. I'd worry about slugs living happily under it,if put down now? It would hide them from birds?
        Location : Essex

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        • #5
          if the straw/hay gets wet after being placed, it will compact a bit and dry in position and will be less likely to blow off but some of it just will, nothing you can do apart from weight it all down

          I always give my mulch a good soak after laying it

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          • #6
            I've never wanted to use straw in our garden as it's such a great home for the vast varieties of rodents we have here. On a lottie maybe not so much of a problem.
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            • #7
              I've used thick straw mulch in the past and always had great success,as stated above it does tend to stay put if watered after laying,I always mulched up to 6 ins thick but only after planting to suppress weeds and lock in the moisture.I now have a friendly local tree surgeon who delivers partially composted wood chip,which I find lasts longer and is free
              don't be afraid to innovate and try new things
              remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow

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