Organic Garden Straw (5lb) | Blue Mountain Hay | Straw Mulch for Raised Bed Gardens, Yard Landscaping, New Lawn Grass Seed Plantings, Tomato & Vegetable Mulch | Covers up to 75 sq ft - GS-5

• 100% Organic: Grown in USDA Certified Organic fields on local family farms in the Pacific Northwest. USDA organic means there are no GMOs, no antibiotics, no herbicides and no toxic chemicals used making our organic garden straw safe for you and your pets! Moisture Retention And Cooling: Organic garden straw retains moisture keeping your soil wet longer 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. New Lawn Seeding: Great for new yard applications! Garden straw 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 growing is off to a great start! Composting: Unlike artificial fabrics, chemicals and covers, organic garden straw is actually good for your garden. With NO added chemicals your garden and lawn will remain truly organic while improving your soil. As the straw composts it slowly adds nutrients to your garden and lawn which improvise your soil and encourages worm habit. Weed Barrier: Since organic garden straw blocks out the sun, it can help prevent hidden weeds from growing. Garden straw covers the soil which inhibits seed germination from unwanted weeds. It can also save on high summer water bills.