A: Yes, you should purchase grass seeds separately. This product is a seeding mulch designed to be applied over your choice of grass seed to protect it from washouts and birds while speeding up germination.

A: Yes, this mulch is compatible with vegetable garden boxes. It is safe for garden use and works well in small or large areas, including raised beds and pot beds, to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

A: This mulch should be spread at various depths depending on your specific needs, ranging from a light coating to about 1/2 inch thick around plants. For raised planters, an ideal depth is approximately 1 inch, though it can be applied up to 3 inches deep for other heavy-coverage projects.

A: This product is a seeding mulch made of processed straw and a bonding agent, rather than a grass seed mix itself. While it is 99% weed-free, it is designed to be applied over your choice of grass seed to protect it from washouts and birds while speeding up germination.

A: No, this seeding mulch is not compatible with a hydroseeder. It is made of long-strand, chopped straw that will clog the machine's pumps and hoses. Hydroseeders require specialized mulches that dissolve into a fine slurry when mixed with water.

A: Howdy neighbor! The packaging dimensions of a standard EZ-Straw 2.5 cu. ft. Straw Seeding Mulch bale are 24 inches long by 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep. This compact, tightly compressed poly bag typically weighs between 21.5 and 22 pounds, making it clean and easy to transport in the trunk or backseat of your vehicle without leaving a mess.

A: Yes, you should water the mulch after application. Watering activates the bonding agent, which creates a tacky texture that holds the straw in place and prevents it from blowing away in the wind.

A: Thank you for your question. EZ-Straw seeding mulch is a processed straw product commonly used for lawn and garden applications such as seeding and erosion control. While it is intended for garden use, we do not have confirmation from the manufacturer that it is guaranteed to be completely free of herbicide exposure during growing or harvesting, so we cannot make that certification. “Garden safe” refers to its intended use in planting and seeding applications under normal conditions, rather than a guarantee of being chemical-free. For the most accurate and detailed information regarding any potential treatment or exposure, we recommend reaching out directly to EZ-Straw.

A: This seeding mulch is all-natural and safe for garden use; the manufacturer states the product is safe for pets, children, and gardens.

A: Howdy neighbor! EZ-Straw Seeding Mulch is not compatible with a hydroseeder because it is made of long-strand, chopped straw that will clog the machine's pumps and hoses. Hydroseeders require specialized paper, wood, or blended fiber mulches that dissolve into a fine slurry when mixed with water.