Garden Weed Suppression Using Hay or Straw 

I agree with your garden idea. My little garden is covered with hay, no weeds, great way to maintain a neat garden. I don't have a tiller, am not physically able to do a lot due to arthritis and this is so wonderful. I love your video. Thank you!!!

Do you ever have a problem with mice or rats nesting because of the hay?

Never heard of oat hay before, have heard of oat straw though. Hay contains plenty of seed.

Is that straw or hay? Looks like straw.

Wow... just found your channel last night and am blown away by how you manage it.... it is just gorgeous! I watched you July 2017 one also. Lovely, Lovely Garden!! That's why I'm watching your "how to" videos this morning. The guy from "Edible Acres" agrees with hay over straw also. So many opinions & critiquing (arguing) about things on youtube but my common sense tells me that results are what matters. Your results are incredible. Thank you for teaching & showing!

I wanted to use hay but some gardener said it may have greysom in it and vegetables won't grow with it , saying it's not good to use? Your thought?? Thank you

Thanks for the good information!

Excellent points about pesticides leaching into your drinking water and this is a cheap alternative. In addition to weed suppression, I find that I get greater yields since switching to hay.

Thanks! Buying hay tomorrow.

Thanks for information.

My garden at work has plants in the raised beds and a host of weeds. Can I just lay down hay to smother out the weeds or should I weed first then lay the straw?

Thank you! I recently acquired 6 hay bails for free. I have a small embankment in my back yard that I need to stop weed growth. I remember seeing this method when I was a kid so when a friend was giving them away, I jumped on it. Through a google search for information, I found you and have subscribed. We are in winter months in Nebraska so I’ll be planting in spring. We have a few days of 50 plus degrees prior to Christmas so I’m taking advantage of it. Thanks again. Looking forward to being educated throughout the year 😊👍🏻

Got those falcons cups on the tailgate in the beginning of the video. RiseUp. Near Valdosta Ga here

get a few dwarfed goats to take care of the weeds. you have enough wire panels to block them where you want them. 2 should do it.

We have dogs who will still need a place to go if I cover with my grass with hay. Is that still okay to do as long as pick it up as we do now?

3$ a bale, mine are 9$ per bale!

Very nice garden design and layout. I wish you a great growing season sir!

Excellent video thank you 🙏

THE MUSIC SUCKS WHY USE MUSIC?

Mine sprouted all over. What do I do??

$3? We pay $29 per bale in Hawaii. We are getting ripped off!