"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
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Trouble is, now that the matted grass and weeds have been removed, I see
that the soil is incredibly stony.
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We used to reseed on a regular basis~ by the acre. The soil was
exceptionally stony but these were only ever removed if they unseated the
tractor driver or tripped up the horse!! Stones are better than a fertiliser
in that they retain moisture beneath them and provide sites for worms.
After cultivation and seeding a gentle rolling simply pushed the stones
beneath first cut level. After a few weeks the action of worms covered every
stone. At three years the turf could be stripped at 2" with not a single
stone involved~only the finest soil.
Archaeologists have to dig deeply for ancient remains~~ If stones rose
to the surface they would need ladders!
If we did ever have to cultivate deeply, then stones were a problem for
surface crops that needed to be weeded and women were employed at one or two
pence per hour to remove them and build up the banks.~~ So my father told
me!!
Best Wishes Brian.