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Straw Bales

Straw Bales

Straw bale gardening is a simply a different type of container gardening.  The main difference is that the container is actually the straw bale itself, held together with two or three strings, the outside crust of the bale serves as the container.  Once the straw inside the bale begins to decompose, the straw becomes "conditioned" and ready to plant.

This type of gardening is best for outdoors; unless you have a rather large greenhouse.  They are good option if you have poor soil or don't want to till your land.  If straw bales are more abundant where you live than plastic containers, this is a great option.  Also, straw bales can be a much cheaper option than buying large containers.  If you have some time or some hay bales laying around, this is definitely worth a try.

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