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"My garlic has never grown better than it is with Salt Hay Mulch, which is doing a great job at keeping weeds out, but allowing water and air in. I can't wait to use it for all my vegetable beds."

- Erin Schanen ( The Impatient Gardener )

About Us

We're a small business located in southeastern Pennsylvania, servicing the Continental U.S. We are staffed by Salt Hay and Longleaf Pine Straw subject matter experts.  Our mission is to provide premium, high-performing landscape and gardening mulches through customer-centric, fast-delivery, reliable, and professional service.   

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    Salt Hay Bale - Local Pickup

    Maxwell's Hardware in Downingtown, PA has bales of Salt Hay in stock. For larger quantities or delivery, please call SaltHay.com at 484-401-8506

    Benefits of Mulching your gardens with Salt Hay:

    • Bale Size: 33" x 19" x 16" (~35 lbs.)
    • Does not contain seeds, unlike wheat straw which contains seeds that can germinate in your garden beds.
    • Organic - OMRI Listed (Organic Materials Review Institute)
    • Keeps the moisture in the beds
    • Can be reused over several growing seasons
    • Resistant to rotting
  • Longleaf Pine Straw Bale Mulch

    Longleaf Pine Straw (Bale)

    Alternative to traditional hardwood mulches and much easier to install.

    Appearance: Good to Excellent

    Insulation: Good

    Thickness: 2” – 3”

    Weed Control: Good

    Water Penetration: Excellent

    Moisture Retention: Good

    Decomposition Speed: Slow

    Durability: Good (outlasts other mulches because of resin content)

    OMRI Listed (Organic Materials Review Institute)

Bales of Salt Hay & Pine Straw are available for pick-up at Maxwell's Hardware in Downingtown, PA

418 Brandywine Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335