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Old 05-05-2004, 04:04 PM
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Can anyone give me a tip on how to sow new grass without the birds
eating all the seeds??
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Can anyone give me a tip on how to sow new grass without the birds
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Cover the seeded area with straw.


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Old 05-05-2004, 08:02 PM
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Rent a hydroseeder, and use a heavy hydro-mulch slew.
or
sow the seeds, then hire someone with a straw bale shooter/spreader to come
and spread straw over the seed.
or
sow the seeds, then spread out that organic woven fabric used to combat
erosion on sloped areas.
good luck,
Matt

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Old 05-05-2004, 09:03 PM
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You will find that by spreading the seed, and then thoroughly raking the
ground, that 90% will be covered. Birds will always take some of the seed
and sowing quantities take this into account. For a small area black cotton
thread stretched across at intervals can be sufficient to frighten them.
Best Wishes
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