Straw Mulch Installation

What This Service Involves

Straw mulch is a light, airy layer of dried grain stalks that shines in vegetable gardens, new lawn seedings, and freshly planted beds. It keeps soil moist and cool during Pacific Northwest summer dry spells while shielding tender seeds and roots from crusting rain and erosion. Because it breaks down within a single season, straw is easy to turn into the soil at season's end, adding organic matter to your beds. We use clean, seed-free straw where possible to avoid introducing unwanted grasses and weeds into your garden. Applied at the right thickness, it lets water and air through while still holding valuable moisture at the root zone.

Benefits

Retains soil moisture through summer dry spells; Protects seeds and seedlings from erosion and crusting; Breaks down quickly to enrich the soil; Lightweight and easy to apply over large areas; Ideal for vegetable gardens and new seedings

Our Process

1) Confirm the garden or seeded area and estimate coverage; 2) Prepare and lightly water the soil surface before applying; 3) Spread a thin, even layer of clean straw over the beds or seed; 4) Tuck straw around plantings without burying young stems

What Affects the Cost

Area covered and thickness of application; Quality and seed-free grade of the straw; Delivery of bales to your property; Labor to spread and tuck around plantings; Whether beds need prep or watering first

Best Time of Year

Straw is best applied in spring over new plantings and seedings, and again in early fall to protect overwintering crops and cover crops.