👉Straw Mulch

Organic mulch is such a wonderful solution that doesn't cost you a cent. You even can choose any types of mulch which comes from a free source in your own yard waste.
Below is 👉Straw Mulch that we recommend along with its pros and cons for you to consider:

Straw mulch is an ideal organic mulch for vegetable gardens, especially newly seeded lawns. Although straw is not the most attractive mulch, it keeps the soil moist in the summer and keeps warm in the cold weather. Also, it provides a home for spiders and some beneficial insects in order for farmers easily to put them under control.
Once the grain is harvested, straw is the dry stalks of grain. The decomposing process of straw is quite slow when you put down the organic mulch in the spring, it can last over the whole growing season and save you a bunch of time.
Lay a straw layer of 2 - 3 inches in depth.
✅Advantages: protect lawn seeds from being washed away in the newly seeded lawns, and deter rodents and birds from eating these seeds. Like other types of mulch, straw also moderates soil temperatures, prevents the evaporation of water, suppresses weeds well, and adds organic matter. This mulch is also inexpensive when purchased from a reputable provider.
❌Disadvantages: If you apply a thick layer of straw, it will give a perfect hiding place for some unwanted rodents. But a thin layer would be blown around easily. Because straw decomposes rapidly, you need to replenish it annually.

Here is some information for your reference, if you have any questions, please contact GREEN ARBOR LANDSCAPING (206) 265-2940 for advice.