Question for Larry Zoro

Question of the Week: I thought this was a how-to book on using the straw bales to plant a garden in. But in this case the bales are just the border around the planting bed.

You have to fill the center with soil that may have weed seeds that will still germinate along with any seeds you might plant. NOT GOOD!

Using borders around you planting bed is an idea that I still use.  

The rotting or spoiling of hay bales draws the earthworms and makes an habitat for your garden. The other day I saw the largest lizard from under a bale. Think of how many insects he must eat? When the bales get old I use them for mulch.

When you use a lot of mulch you do not get very many weeds. Mulch from hay is a very good idea only if it had be scythed. Short strands of grass birds will use for their nests and take it away. Scythed grass is long and does not remove from your garden.

As you will find, bales are not just a fancy border. They have many uses. Chapter three talks about using them for windbreaks.

Join the hay bale revolution and stop buying expensive straw bales. Make your own and enjoy the harvest of organic and fresh produce.

Hay baler plans:

https://www.amazon.com/Two-Essential-Tools-Bale-Gardener-ebook/dp/B015453ZJI