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Shredded Straw Mulch: Beauty and Spider Habitat

Aesthetic Appeal Plus Biological Control

Running straw through a leaf shredder creates a gorgeous golden mulch. Bonus: it attracts hunting spiders that patrol at night, reducing aphids and other sucking pests. Less insecticide needed!

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