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Garden Straw General Information

GardenStraw Mini (0.5 cu. ft.)Material: Clean, pre-shredded wheat straw from Canada.Benefits:Breaks down over time to improve soil.Reflects light and heat away from the soil surface.Adds nitrogen and carbon to the soil as it decomposes.Retains moistu

How Much Area Does the Garden Straw Cover?

Our Garden Straw Mini 4 Pack contains 2 cu ft. (.06 cu m.) of GardenStraw, which will cover 80 sq. ft (7.43 sq. m) in a 2-3" (5-7.6cm) layer of straw, which is equivalent to five 4' x 4' (1.22 m x1.22 m) raised beds. Bag Size: 0.5 cu ft. (.03 cu m) p

Is Garden Straw Gluten-Free?

Garden Straw, as the name suggests, is made from wheat straw, which may lead to questions about gluten content, especially for individuals with sensitivities. Here's a breakdown of the key information regarding the gluten content in wheat straw. Glut

Is Garden Straw Pesticide-Free?

HealthiStraw sources straw from various local farmers, and while some may have used chemicals during the growing season, the straw processing is all-natural. After sourcing, the straw is cleaned and cut through a chemical-free process, making it virt

Will Garden Straw Blow Away?

Due to its lightweight nature, GardenStraw may blow around if not watered thoroughly after application. However, once watered, GardenStraw can withstand winds up to 50 mph!. The reason lies in the way GardenStraw is cut and split. When exposed to wat