Spring planting in mulch helps control weeds, including reducing the need to weed as much. Few weeds will come up through a 4-inch layer of hay. In spring we plant several crops into hay mulch to help ...

Q: I’m trying to grow some grass which is beginning to sprout. My question is this … since I put some hay on top of the grass seed – when and how do I remove the hay without disturbing the newly ...

Pacific Northwest farmers expect to plant slightly more wheat and corn, and slightly less barley and hay this year, according to USDA’s prospective plantings report. Washington farmers will plant 2.35 ...