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    Hi one and all
    Went upto new allotment today to try and get going, the allotment site was a field used for grazing animals till ploughed in Sept last year.
    I have dug two small beds to put in my rubbarb I am going to split from garden and about a spit down is a layer were the grass has been turned into the soil and wasn't cut first as very long. What is the best thing to do
    The two beds I dug to the depth of spade and then just covered in compost from local composting site.
    Should I take this approach on main beds when I dig them or should I try something different
    All and any advise welcome as havent a clue what will be best

  • #2
    as long as it's not couch grass, leave it as it is. The grass will rot and do your soil some good.
    I'd do the same with your beds as you're doing, but I'm lazy , and the no dog [oops, no dig!!] approach works for me
    someone will be along shortly...
    Last edited by taff; 18-01-2011, 03:09 PM.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by taff View Post
      as long as it's not couch grass, leave it as it is.
      Ditto that
      All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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      • #4
        Thanks Taff and Two Sheds I think it is only grass (but no expert) will keep going as am then and hope for the best

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        • #5
          If you see long white brittle roots, it's couch grass. If the roots are very fine & fibrous, it's OK to leave it to rot down
          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            Thats brilliant advice thanks very much Two Sheds will keep my eyes open for the white brittle ones

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            • #7
              White brittle roots could also be bindweed, and you don't want that either. Happy digging.
              I'm only here cos I got on the wrong bus.

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