Features
- 2 Years of Erosion Prevention - They reduce erosion, increase filtration, and retain soil for one to two years, making them ideal for temporary protection while permanent vegetation becomes established. This product is strong and durable and will hold up to even the hardest jobs.
- 4-6 Years Of Use - This product has a functional longevity of 4-6 years. It can be re-used and does not have to be replaced when left in the same spot for multiple years.
- Many Uses - Straw wattles are an excellent way to prevent sheet erosion, rills, and gullies by serving as a functional method of decelerating the velocity of water runoff in channels and slopes. They also serve to filter sediment out of water before entering storm drain inlets – especially useful in perimeter controls on lots and construction sites.
- Agricultural Wheat Straw - This product is made from strong Agricultural Wheat Straw that is tightly seal with a matrix using a heavy-duty polypropylene grid casing. This product is strong and durable and will perform well even in the hardest construction projects.
- Premium Erosion Control - Vapor Barrier Supply offers premium heavy erosion control products for all uses. Our erosion control products are quality LDPE. Our Straw Wattles are dependable and have been a favorite among our many customers.
Specifications
| Color | Straw |
| Size | 9" x 8' |
| Unit Count | 1 |
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A 9" x 8' straw wattle made from agricultural wheat straw contained in polypropylene mesh, used to slow surface runoff, retain soil on slopes, and filter sediment in channels and around storm drain inlets. It provides temporary erosion control (typically 1–2 years of active erosion reduction) and has a functional lifespan of 4–6 years when left in place and can be reused.
Project Ideas
Business
Turnkey Erosion Control Service
Offer a full-service package for construction sites and landscapers: supply 9" x 8' straw wattles, install them to current stormwater regulations, perform scheduled inspections, and remove/rehabilitate wattles for reuse. Sell compliance documentation and quick-response maintenance to reduce client liability and streamline permitting.
DIY Kits for Homeowners & Garden Centers
Assemble and sell consumer-friendly kits (wattle(s), wood or metal stakes, fasteners, an easy installation guide and contour templates) targeted to homeowners doing slope stabilization, rain-gardens, or erosion-prone beds. Offer how-to videos and package sizes sized to common yard projects to make purchase decisions simple.
Rental, Retrieval & Reconditioning Program
Operate a rental model for short-term projects and events (film sets, festivals, temporary landscaping): deliver wattles, install or instruct onsite crews, then retrieve used units, clean and inspect the polypropylene mesh, and re-stuff or repackage straw for future rentals. This reduces client capital outlay and highlights sustainability.
Upcycled Product Line & Workshops
Collect end-of-life or surplus wattles and upcycle them into value-added products—planter kits, rustic home decor, living wreaths—or sell finished handmade items at farmers' markets and online. Host hands-on workshops teaching people how to turn wattles into planters and decor; sell workshop materials and take-home starter packs to generate product and service revenue.
Creative
Contour Garden Edging
Use the 9" x 8' straw wattles as natural, flexible borders to create terraces, raised contours, or swales in a backyard garden. Stake the wattle along the contour line, backfill the uphill side with soil, and plant the slope to hold the soil while plants establish. The wattle slows runoff and traps sediment while blending into the landscape for a rustic look.
Modular Living-Planter Sections
Cut the wattle into 1–2' sections, fold or stack them into shallow troughs, and secure with twine or wire to make lightweight, breathable planter modules. Fill with potting mix and mount on a fence or frame for a vertical herb/succulent wall. The straw holds moisture and the polypropylene mesh keeps the shape while roots establish.
Rustic Wreaths & Seasonal Decor
Form the tubular wattle into rings or shapes and use as a base for rustic wreaths, holiday swags, or event decorations. Attach moss, dried flowers, succulents, or small potted plants into the mesh for living decor. The straw surface accepts twine, staples, and hot-glue accents and gives a natural farmhouse aesthetic.
Temporary Wildlife Brush Piles
Create small brush-log habitats by coiling and staking wattles in sheltered garden corners to offer cover for birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects. Add sticks, native grasses, and leaf litter around the wattle to accelerate habitat creation. Because wattles are biodegradable inside the mesh, they provide short-term structure while natural material accumulates.