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PostPosted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:43 pm    Post subject: Lawn Feed/Composting grass clippings Reply with quote
I have a question concerning application of lawn fertiliser. The lawn hasn't been cut for the first time after Winter, should the feed be applied before the first cut or does it matter?

Also, can one compost grass clippings that have been treated with Dicophar (broad leaved weedkiller)?

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cut first then feed. Dont compost
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