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wigeon
Joined: 02 Oct 2016 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 16 10:06 pm Post subject: grass verge preservation in face of opposition |
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This is nearly as much about preserving neighbourly relations as it is about land management ... Part of my property is a 300m stretch of laneway which in summertime can be a joy, bordered in places by a (non-native) hedge and a small verge hosting cow parsley, violets, pyramidal orchids, dandelions, sorrel & in general a nice diversity of plants. To cut a long story short, the neighbours insist that the verge must be sprayed with weedkiller in its entirety, annually, if weeds are not to encroach on the tarmac, whereas I believe that regular cutting and a judicious application of weedkiller just where the verge meets the tarmac should suffice. I also think that regular cutting would encourage the smaller species to thrive and discourage the taller, competitive, species, from taking over, leading to easier management in future - does anyone have any more knowledge or experience of this or how to handle this issue? |
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dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46184 Location: yes
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NorthernMonkeyGirl
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Nick
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Mistress Rose
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pollyanna
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wigeon
Joined: 02 Oct 2016 Posts: 2
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dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46184 Location: yes
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