With the continuing shift in thinking with regards farm sustainability, and costs of bought in feeds, we have been designing and testing many GSS seed mixtures.
In this blog it is time to look at growing protein crops at home, home grown protein crops are now much easier to grow and will give you the yields per hectare required. They will also grow fro enough years without a lot of costly inputs, we now have good numbers of organic livestock farmers growing their own protein crops. So conventional and organic, it can be done.
When working with plants and soil, it is vital to understand soil type, structure and fertility.
The above elements will make all the difference to the feeds and care your lawn or wildflowers may need.
Like most things plants including grass perform and grow much better when grown in their natural or correct environment, therefore it is vital that you as a grower work on your own knowledge of plants and soils.
Firstly, let’s determine the soils current state with a regular grass walk and some soil sampling! Tools you’ll need….
SPADE!
Dig up a 6-inch hole and look for yourself at the soil determining the yield, quality, and efficiency of your end product. So, what are we looking for in the soil profile which could determine our soil fertility?
Do you want to learn more about looking after your new grass after laying the turf, when to cut new grass seed and how to keep your lawn healthy with normal wear and tear? Keep reading these steps for how to look after newly laid grass and for other lawn care tips.
Nothing is as beautiful as a lush, green suburban lawn. It's a point of pride for many homeowners with competitions for the most beautiful and well-kept grass.
Have you been trying to plant a gorgeous bed of grass around your home? Have you caught yourself wondering how to keep birds off grass seed? Have you been stuck on the very first steps?
