DIY Miracle Grow and Roundup

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6. Hay 'vs' Straw

It depends on what part of the country you're in, and what goes into both bales. I took all of the straw out of my chicken coops last year and put on the flower beds. Then had to rake it all back up and pull out everything that hatched! Tons of seeds. The hay I feed is an orchard grass mix, and have not had a problem with sprouts.

I'm also lucky to have big pine trees in our woods, so can get pine straw mixed with leaves. Had one of those big suckers go down last week in high winds. Pulled right out of the ground. The soil left under it looks YUMMY!

I also get mulch from the sawmill up the road. But its pretty fine. It disintegrates nicely into the soil, just have to keep putting more and more on. I may have to break down and actually buy some of the big bagged chips this year, at least for my paths.

Thanks for all the feedback. Sounds like the vinegar is a bad idea. Roundup it is. Same for ammonia.