Finally got my backyard grass to actually grow after 3 failed attempts

Andrew Grant · 2026-06-02T07:45:04.314194+00:00

Used to just toss down seed and hope for the best, then wondered why it all washed away. Finally put down some straw mulch last month and it made a huge difference. Has anyone else had luck with that or found another trick that works?

betty_white394mo ago

Oh my friend's husband swore by straw and it worked great for him...

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keith2644mo ago

Oh man I feel that, I had the same issue with seed just washing away. I ended up using a light layer of straw too and it worked way better than I expected. Idk I get why @luna_clark38 says that about bugs and mold but I haven't had any problems with it so far, maybe just depends on how thick you lay it down.

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luna_clark384mo ago

straw mulch just attracts bugs and mold, honestly think that's overrated.

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