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Author Topic: Moss problem  (Read 2089 times)

chickadee

  • Joined Jan 2012
Moss problem
« on: January 02, 2012, 07:57:30 pm »
I have had a nine acre field for 5 years now and this year the moss has really taken over, does anyone know how I can contact a specialist to assess the field so I can improve the grass and get rid of the moss.  We have improved the drainage over the years but the field clearly needs help.

robert waddell

  • Guest
Re: Moss problem
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 08:20:57 pm »
what is wrong with reseeding the field   or a vigour's harrow in the spring :farmer:

shep53

  • Joined Jan 2011
  • Dumfries & Galloway
Re: Moss problem
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 08:51:05 pm »
Take soil samples get the PH right,lime ,P ,k . Find a local contractor with a set of vibrating harrows, works wonders on moss , the harrows can also be used to over sow grass seed to fill in the gaps left by the moss removal .

 

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