Pasture has the potential to provide
1. The horses nutrition
2. A Safe exercise area
Potentials rarely achieved, often neglected
All information given here is believed to be correct but the author cannot be responsible for any consequences of it's use.
by Denis Lindsell
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Question asked by Ni on 07/02/10 18:58 - located Norfolk
How important is it to get rid of moss and how ? |
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Since the snow has gone and the days are getting slightly lighter I have noticed a BIG presence of moss in my field. I have noticed patches before however not to any great coverage. My field was left vacant for 18mths although in this time is was fertilized and cut regularly. How can I treat this issue please ?
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| Reply from Denisl at 08/02/10 08:33 |
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Moss in itself is not necessarily a problem, more a symptom of less than ideal grass growth.
I see from your comments about cutting and fertising your paddock when not in use, that you have been caring for it.
However it would be worth having a soil sample done and tested for acidity and nutrients - moss tends to like acid conditions.
Moss also likes compacted soil conditions so harrowing in the spring to let some air in would be beneficial.
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