salt hay
noun
hay made up of salt grass, often used as fodder or as a mulch.
Origin of salt hay
1An Americanism dating back to 1640–50
Words Nearby salt hay
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How to use salt hay in a sentence
If the plants are well mulched with straw, salt hay, or any other litter, frequent watering is very beneficial.
Parsons on the Rose | Samuel Browne ParsonsIn this experiment there was no noticeable difference in the effectiveness of new salt hay, old hay, or excelsior as a mulch.
The Vegetable Garden | AnonymousHow the scent of the August fields, of the crisp salt hay, seemed to grip at my heart!
Athalie | Robert W. ChambersNear the seacoast salt hay is considered to be an ideal Mulch.
The Practical Garden-Book | C. E. HunnIn the morning more salt hay was thrown to him and water was brought in a dirty pail.
Horses Nine | Sewell Ford
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