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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 12:59:57 GMT -5
Post by bigredneck on Mar 12, 2013 12:59:57 GMT -5
Not sure if this is the place for this question but here goes.
I inherited the job of helping with our local cemetery, what would be a good grass seed for reseeding plots, fixing patches etc. It is 95% full sun. clay soil and at times very wet as the clay (that white/blue stuff) doesn't let it soak it very much.
We are like all old cemetery's, limited funds and a more limited work force.
Thanks for any info
Forgot to add, we do put topsoil on the new plots and to level sunken graves and "dress" the bare spots with a little topsoil to help the seeding get started.
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 13:22:56 GMT -5
Post by davetm on Mar 12, 2013 13:22:56 GMT -5
BRN, I don't know if you have a source for "Mushroom manure" but when my son worked at a cemetery way back in the day, that's what they used and anything would grow outta that stuff in 24 hours!!
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 13:35:28 GMT -5
Post by bigredneck on Mar 12, 2013 13:35:28 GMT -5
I have used that stuff in the past for my garden, got it from Moonlight Mushrooms down toward Worthington Pa, not sure if they are still in business or not.
That is a great idea, Thanks
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 13:48:00 GMT -5
Post by Dutch on Mar 12, 2013 13:48:00 GMT -5
Mushroom mulch is used to grow mushrooms in, supposedly. Combo of hay and horse manure. Great soil conditioner and the Amish use it quite a bit as a mulch between the rows of their gardens to keep weeds down and condition the soil.
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 14:33:41 GMT -5
Post by bigredneck on Mar 12, 2013 14:33:41 GMT -5
I knew some farmers who sold hay to the "mushroom mines", the hay/manure mix was "baked" so the mulch was sterile so when they grew the mushrooms they were sure anything that grew was safe for consumers.
Landscapers and excavators used it to reseed everything from lawns to underground electric lines, some even had shredders so the mulch would cover more ground.
Moonlight mushrooms was located in an underground limestone mine near Worthington Pa. I think the DER shut it down because of the runoff from the compost. I know the farmers lost their contracts for the hay.
I would stop there and buy mushrooms by the 10 lb case back in the day.
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 15:21:17 GMT -5
Post by dougell on Mar 12, 2013 15:21:17 GMT -5
If anyone needs horse crap,let me know as I have an endless supply.
I've used mushroom compost to grow grass.It works but you get more than just grass growing.
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 15:56:43 GMT -5
Post by Dutch on Mar 12, 2013 15:56:43 GMT -5
I was sure you had an endless supply of bull crap? LOL
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 16:42:30 GMT -5
Post by dougell on Mar 12, 2013 16:42:30 GMT -5
That too but the horse crap is free.
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 17:33:25 GMT -5
Post by bushmaster on Mar 12, 2013 17:33:25 GMT -5
I would use a Perennial Rye grass Blend and cover with compost or mushroom manure. It'll germinate in a week and you'll be mowing in 3. That's what most of the cemetaries my company cuts the grass at use on thier new plots. Horse crap is to Hot to use!
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Grass
Mar 12, 2013 20:40:57 GMT -5
Post by bigredneck on Mar 12, 2013 20:40:57 GMT -5
Thanks Bushmaster,
Yep horse manure needs to "age".
My Grandmother and Grandfather were farmers and grew monster gardens, horse manure went on in the fall to be plowed under in the spring.
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Grass
Mar 13, 2013 16:46:11 GMT -5
Post by dougell on Mar 13, 2013 16:46:11 GMT -5
I ain't much good at growing anything but I have loads of horse crap.I have a huge pile of nice topsoil from when my barn was built.I plan on getting rid of it in the next few weeks so I can level that area and plant grass.How much age does the horse crap have to have.I have a couple big piles that are close to 3 years old.Is that old enough to spread over the top?What you you mean by hot?
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Grass
May 7, 2013 7:50:34 GMT -5
Post by fleroo on May 7, 2013 7:50:34 GMT -5
HOT means too much kick in it and it will burn up plants, especially younger tender plants or fresh seededd growth. Believe it's the overpowering N that does it. Fresh or "Green" horse crap is too hot to spread for these young plants/seedlings. Horsecrap that has aged and dried out should be fine to add as an ammendment to soil. I still wouldn't put directly against roots of anything young. Your 3 yr old poo should be fine as a soil ammendment. It's a great fertilizer, but I've always found that the poo/straw stall shoveling mix, always produces a heavy grass (maybe a rye or wheat ?) due to the seed left in the mix.
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