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22-05-2004, 05:13 PM
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Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently have
grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again and can I then use it in flower beds? thanks amber |
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23-05-2004, 07:52 AM
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Amber Ormerod wrote:
: Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently : have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf : would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again : and can I then use it in flower beds? : : thanks : amber If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere |
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23-05-2004, 07:53 AM
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"Robert" wrote in message ... Amber Ormerod wrote: : Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently : have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf : would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again : and can I then use it in flower beds? : : thanks : amber If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. thanks amber |
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23-05-2004, 07:58 AM
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Amber Ormerod wrote: "Robert" wrote in message ... Amber Ormerod wrote: : Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently : have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf : would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again : and can I then use it in flower beds? If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. Say, 6 months. But you can stack it 3-4' high, or more if you are creating a lot! Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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23-05-2004, 08:01 AM
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"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. Say, 6 months. But you can stack it 3-4' high, or more if you are creating a lot! If you have enough, turf makes an excellent compost heap. Build three sides from turf blocks and fill with usual compostable materials from the front. |
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23-05-2004, 08:12 AM
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Amber Ormerod wrote:
: Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently : have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf : would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again : and can I then use it in flower beds? : : thanks : amber If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere |
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23-05-2004, 08:14 AM
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"Robert" wrote in message ... Amber Ormerod wrote: : Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently : have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf : would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again : and can I then use it in flower beds? : : thanks : amber If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. thanks amber |
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23-05-2004, 08:18 AM
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Amber Ormerod wrote: "Robert" wrote in message ... Amber Ormerod wrote: : Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently : have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf : would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again : and can I then use it in flower beds? If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. Say, 6 months. But you can stack it 3-4' high, or more if you are creating a lot! Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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23-05-2004, 08:20 AM
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"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. Say, 6 months. But you can stack it 3-4' high, or more if you are creating a lot! If you have enough, turf makes an excellent compost heap. Build three sides from turf blocks and fill with usual compostable materials from the front. |
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23-05-2004, 08:26 AM
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"Sue da Nimm" . wrote in message ... "Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... If you dig it in turf slabs and stack it, it rots down to a lovely loam compost which you can use anywhere How long does this usually take? I need to know how to work out how much storeage space I need to give this. Say, 6 months. But you can stack it 3-4' high, or more if you are creating a lot! If you have enough, turf makes an excellent compost heap. Build three sides from turf blocks and fill with usual compostable materials from the front. I already have a compost heap ;-( but I am sure 3-4' highs going to be no problem at this rate! |
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23-05-2004, 01:08 PM
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"Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again and can I then use it in flower beds? thanks amber The turf contains the nutrients of the your potential flower beds and will have to be replaced. Why not simply dig and bury the turf as you go? Grass side down. It will quickly rot and benefit the flowers. This would be similar to the ploughing of a larger area. If you stack it you will still have to return it anyway. Best Wishes Brian. |
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23-05-2004, 03:11 PM
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"Brian" wrote in message ... "Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again and can I then use it in flower beds? thanks amber The turf contains the nutrients of the your potential flower beds and will have to be replaced. Why not simply dig and bury the turf as you go? Grass side down. It will quickly rot and benefit the flowers. This would be similar to the ploughing of a larger area. If you stack it you will still have to return it anyway. Best Wishes Brian. doesn't it grow up, like you get happening with weeds? |
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23-05-2004, 04:10 PM
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Amber Ormerod wrote:
"Brian" wrote in message ... "Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again and can I then use it in flower beds? thanks amber The turf contains the nutrients of the your potential flower beds and will have to be replaced. Why not simply dig and bury the turf as you go? Grass side down. It will quickly rot and benefit the flowers. This would be similar to the ploughing of a larger area. If you stack it you will still have to return it anyway. Best Wishes Brian. doesn't it grow up, like you get happening with weeds? If you do stack it then I suggest you cover it with a light proof cover, eg black polythene or old carpet. I didn't and it developed into a lovely mound of grass and weeds. :-( Cheers John -- Please only reply to Newsgroup as emails to this address are deleted on arrival. |
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23-05-2004, 11:08 PM
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"Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... "Brian" wrote in message ... "Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again and can I then use it in flower beds? thanks amber The turf contains the nutrients of the your potential flower beds and will have to be replaced. Why not simply dig and bury the turf as you go? Grass side down. It will quickly rot and benefit the flowers. This would be similar to the ploughing of a larger area. If you stack it you will still have to return it anyway. Best Wishes Brian. doesn't it grow up, like you get happening with weeds? The grass will not grow again if inverted and a few inches deep. The only exception would be couch grass but this is not normally found in lawns. Best Wishes Brian. |
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23-05-2004, 11:10 PM
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"Brian" wrote in message ... "Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... "Brian" wrote in message ... "Amber Ormerod" wrote in message ... Most of the places we are going to make into flower beds currently have grass on. I presumed that if dug up and covered over the turf would die. How long does it usually take to make it into soil again and can I then use it in flower beds? thanks amber The turf contains the nutrients of the your potential flower beds and will have to be replaced. Why not simply dig and bury the turf as you go? Grass side down. It will quickly rot and benefit the flowers. This would be similar to the ploughing of a larger area. If you stack it you will still have to return it anyway. Best Wishes Brian. doesn't it grow up, like you get happening with weeds? The grass will not grow again if inverted and a few inches deep. The only exception would be couch grass but this is not normally found in lawns. Best Wishes Brian. coo. Thanks for all the help. amber |
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