Ok, thanks for that! And I understand it would be a better mulch, if I
keep it for 2-4 weeks before using it on the garden beds, as fresh
mulch would consume some nitrogen from the soil while decomposing


On Aug 29, 1:58*pm, Billy wrote:
If it starts feeling hot, spray some water on it. Hot is good because it
kills pests and weed seeds but fresh bailed hay or alfalfa has been
known to combust. A couple of minutes of the hose should do it.