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  • From: Mauch1@aol.com
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Best groundcover for (home) orchard
  • Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:45:44 -0400

Well, I was going to recommend a grass - Hard fescue. It is very low growing
(4"?) and chokes out many weeds. However, I believe it is somewhat
susceptible to drought and since you only have 19" of rain per year, I'm not
sure it would be a good choice (you might want to discuss this with your
local extension agent).

My father and I have hard fescue between our 9' vineyard rows. We only need
to cut it a few times a year. However it is harder on the mower to cut.

--
Chris Mauchline
SE PA, zone 6
40° 5' N    75° 51'W
~650 ft elevation





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