Straw Net Applications

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For years, straw has been used tomaintain soil moisture during germination. And, for years, straw has been blown-away or washed-out leaving soil exposed. Not anymore! Our compressed straw fibers are formed into easily applied pellets that weigh more than straw so they can’t be blown around. Add water, and the pellets swell and rupture forming a thin moisture trapping net of straw fiber. This layer will provide a barrier from evaporation while still allowing water to infiltrate for ideal seed germination. StrawNet...everything straw does and a whole lot more!

STAGE 1

Just applied, no irrigation or rain
- still in pellet form.

STAGE 2

After light rain or irrigation - partially ruptured pellets.

STAGE 3

After several rains or irrigations - completely ruptured pellets.

Prevents
Blow-Off

Unlike conventional straw, StrawNet can hold up to four times it’s weight in moisture. This ability to hold moisture helps increase water infiltration and reduce water run-off. Maintaining moisture at the surface where the seed resides during germination is the key to successful seed establishment. StrawNet’s ability to trap and hold moisture can improve any seeding project’s success.

Captures
Moisture

Because StrawNet has eight times greater bulk density than conventional straw the blowing problems related to straw are completely eliminated. Plus, special binding agents have been added to StrawNet to actually net the straw fibers together.

This netting effect not only bonds the straw with itself but with the soil surface below forming a moisture absorbing barrier between the soil and environment.

Ease of Application:
5 Easy Steps

Being in the pelletized form, StrawNet can be applied easily in any number of ways. For small spot repairs StrawNet can be applied directly by hand with no mess. For seeding projects of a few thousand feet or more, a walk behind mulch spreader should do the trick.

1. Loosen soil in repair area 2 – 3” in depth. It’s important to have a good seed bed.

2. Spread seed at the recommended rate of the manufacturer.

3. Apply StrawNet to the area covering approx. 50% of the soil. Refer to the Stage 1 photo above reference.

4. Watering is key! Water the area 2 times daily for about 3 weeks or until the area is grown-in.

5. For best results apply a starter fertilizer to the area 2 weeks after the seed germinates.

CAUTION: Do not use any weed control products in the repair areas until they are completely filled-in (approx. 3 weeks).

THE ALL – NATURAL
Lawn Repair Solution

Fix the bare spots in your lawn with natural straw fibers in a convenient and effective pellet.

Maintain Soil Moisture During Germination

Won’t Blow Away!

Weed-Free Product