re grass around base of hedge
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jimmy mac Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:11 pm Post subject: re grass around base of hedge |
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Hi folks any thoughts on whether it is ok to put grass clippings aroud the base of a 3ft high beech hedge, both to feed the hedge and prevent weeds rgds james. |
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Should be OK as a mulch as long as you haven't been using things like weed and feed on it yet.
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jimmy mac Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for that .I reckon that the grass will keep the weeds down and feeding the hedge |
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Bobwilliams Rank attained: Hazel Tree


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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Spread all along the base but try to keep it away from direct contact with the stems base though. That stuff can get very sticky and wet so I would fear any damage to the bark. |
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jimmy mac Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Will do Bob thanks a lot |
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