[Homestead] Pasture question
Gene GeRue
genegerue at ruralize.com
Thu Jun 12 06:34:57 EDT 2008
On Jun 11, 2008, at 8:44 PM, EarthNSky wrote:
> I think once the seed heads are ready, you are helping nature and
> keeping the goats from snacking. I think, as long as you don't cut it
> too close, it's like getting a haircut-makes the grass
> healthier....the
> clippings will hold in moisture, too.
Mowing thickens grass, improves soil, reduces erosion by water and
wind. Tvo used to say that four inches was optimal for strong re-growth.
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