Straw bale gardening? What will they think of next? Actually, straw bale/mortar home construction is a big industry. In the garden, straw bales are big, too.

Straw bale gardening is an old idea that, over the last several years, has witnessed a great deal of renewed attention. The Aztecs, ancient Egyptians, and American pioneers all did it, and today ...

Crews disproportionately made of young, Mexican men bale pine straw by hand. They're not always fairly compensated.

Since straw retains water, it’s easy to keep plants hydrated, especially later in the summer. Since water in straw bales tends to saturate the bottom of the bale, as the plant roots grow longer ...

Proponents of modern straw-bale construction highlight the sustainability of sourcing materials from local farms and natural insulation provided by straw.

The dropped needles of longleaf pine trees are so sought-after and in such high demand that a lucrative multi-million dollar business has grown up around raking, baling and selling them to ...

For every bale of longleaf pine straw sold, Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw Mulch donates a seedling to the Longleaf Alliance, which contributes to the sustainability of the longleaf ecosystem.

Shoppers may find two types of pine needles for mulch to choose from: Long-needle pine straw comes from the longleaf pine tree, and its needles are 12 to 18 inches long. Short-needle straw, which is 4 ...