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 Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:13 am Post subject: Planting to compete with rye grass |
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It has been a while since I asked a question so thought I would dive back in.
Where I keep my bees is the edge of farmer's field. The grass there get very tall and seems to have a growth rate outstripping even the fastest bamboo. I would like to be able to put some planting in but:
How do I stop the grass taking over?
What is something sufficiently vigorous (and bee friendly) I could plant?
Am I best just transplanting already established hardy plants like rosemary, thyme, flowering current, and lavender?
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