what grass treatment do you use?

[Cliff 1959]

We have a 50m square patch in the middle of a field with grazing sheep, unfortunately it's getting quite a few broad-leaved weeds in the grass.
I was wondering if any other club had this problem and what they did about it?

[Caveman]

Cliff, we've just treated about 900 sq.yds of our grass with this:

http://www.wilko.com/lawn-feed-and-fertiliser/wilko-lawn-feed-weed-and-moss-killer-35kg/invt/0100848

Can't comment on the effectiveness at this stage as it has only been applied for a few days, but fingers crossed!

GDB

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[alex nicol]

you could try more sheep )

[Cliff 1959]

Posted by Tom Sharp 2 on 26/04/2018 20:34:07:

Best to check with the farmer that he is not on the Organic scheme before using any herbicide. He/she could lose his/her Organic subsidy due to your actions.

Thanks for the idea Tom, he did say it would be ok but he may not be aware of your point, so I'll check.

Alex: Another great idea, do you know a way of stopping them from pooing on the patch!

[jrman]

Nappies.

[Cliff 1959]

Posted by jrman on 26/04/2018 21:01:05:

Nappies.

Now there's a thought

[KiwiKid]

LOL. Another organically friendly method is to let a herd of 50 steers meander through the field - those broad-leaved weeds won't know what has hit them.

[alex nicol]

it's a real pain. We have a small strip loosely fenced off in a field with about a dozen or so sheep and goats and 3 horses. The farmers allowed us to electrify our fence which keeps the horses out. Can't do much about the goats and sheep though. My only suggestion for the above picture is hand launch or bigger wheels

[Tim A]

Roll em, Roll em, keep those Doogies rollin. Sorry that last pic. reminded me of that old song.

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[Engine Doctor]

Keep mowing the patch regularly and broad leaf weeds rootes will eventually weaken and die and let the grass get a hold eventually crowding them out.Thistles though do need a weed killer to kill the roots which can travel deep below the surface so don't let them getga hold. A work party could quickly remove any larger weeds using one of those weed pullers advertised on the telly. The competition to have a go with the puller will amaze you.

Only problem this year is getting it dry enough to mow ! I was away during the recent sunny spell and it's started raining again so can't get mowing

Good luck .

[John Tee]

We extended our strip last year into the farmers field ( not really farmed now) but let out to other farmers for hay and grazing. The weeds didn't last long once we got into regular mowing. Have cut it three times this year and seems to be growing fast as we got three x 1cubic meter builders bags off it this week when we normally get 1 - 1.5.

John

[Glenn Philbrick]

Due to the lack of rain our strip has developed quite large cracks some about two inches wide. What is the best way to fill them? Some suggest sand, some top soil, we would need to get a couple of big bags would be my guess but any guidance on what is most effective would be good.

Thanks

[john stones 1 - Moderator]

Depends or your soil type, if it's heavy clay type, a mix of soil/grit sand, our cracks badly, when it rains they disappear, use big wheels.