Posted 3/8/2013 00:15 (#2950144 - in reply to #2947136) Subject: Re: Using straw to suppress weeds
Southeastern Alberta
I use flax straw in my shelterbelts to keep the weeds down and keep moisture from evaporating. The ground is wet under there for weeks after a rain, and it is pretty good at weed suppression. The thicker the better. I usually spray the weeds 2 or 3 times a year. It keeps from pruning the roots of shallow rooted trees with tillage.
Using straw to suppress weeds
