Straw bales have a limited lifespan, typically lasting one growing season before breaking down completely. Failing to prepare for the end of the season can leave you with a mess to clean up and no ...

Straw bale gardening combines container gardening and raised-bed gardening into one green-thumb package. You can grow many vegetables, fruits and flowers in a straw bale garden, Trinklein said.

If you’d like to install a raised bed but don’t have the resources to build one, you can achieve the same effect by growing your plants in straw bales. It’s also a great option for those ...