I know it is desirable to have worms in the ground but my grass is just a
mass of little muddy heaps. I dare not walk on it as it just becomes a
squadge of mud. When the weather becomes drier will it be possible to
remove this before I use the mower ? I have a rotary mower but wonder if a
'Hover' would be better as the ground is so wet and muddy. Any advice will
be gratefully received.
Thanks, Ellen

'Ellen',

You need a garden besom (broomstick)

http://www.miniaturesbywoodworks.co..../garden_3.html

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/h...wormcasts.html

and this, when you have mastered the art of using it with a
swinging\sweeping action with your arms outstretched, will amply deal
with the problem.

You can obtain one for about £10 or less from most garden centres.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.




"Ellen Grover" wrote in message
...
I know it is desirable to have worms in the ground but my grass is
just a
mass of little muddy heaps. I dare not walk on it as it just becomes
a
squadge of mud. When the weather becomes drier will it be possible to
remove this before I use the mower ? I have a rotary mower but wonder
if a
'Hover' would be better as the ground is so wet and muddy. Any advice
will
be gratefully received.
Thanks, Ellen

In article , Ellen Grover ellengrover
@rosinacottage.fsnet.co.uk writes
I know it is desirable to have worms in the ground

Not on a lawn it isn't.
but my grass is just a
mass of little muddy heaps. I dare not walk on it as it just becomes a
squadge of mud. When the weather becomes drier will it be possible to
remove this before I use the mower ? I have a rotary mower but wonder if a
'Hover' would be better as the ground is so wet and muddy. Any advice will
be gratefully received.
Thanks, Ellen

Brush then off when dry b4 mowing. Also remove leaves in the autumn as
they tend to encourage worms.
--
hugh

" Emrys Davies" wrote in message
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'Ellen',

You need a garden besom (broomstick)


http://www.miniaturesbywoodworks.co....den_3/garden_3
..html


http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/h...qa/wormcasts.h
tml

and this, when you have mastered the art of using it with a
swinging\sweeping action with your arms outstretched, will amply deal
with the problem.

You can obtain one for about £10 or less from most garden centres.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.


Its fun to make your own. Obtain the twigs and handle, bundle the twigs
then wrap around with stout wire, then sharpen one end of the handle and
force this end into the middle of the bound end of the twigs.


--
Art
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Garden Web http://www.gardenweb.com
My Garden Web exchange page
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"Carol Russell" wrote in message
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" Emrys Davies" wrote in message
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'Ellen',

You need a garden besom (broomstick)


http://www.miniaturesbywoodworks.co....den_3/garden_3
.html


http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/h...qa/wormcasts.h
tml

and this, when you have mastered the art of using it with a
swinging\sweeping action with your arms outstretched, will amply deal
with the problem.

You can obtain one for about £10 or less from most garden centres.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.


Its fun to make your own. Obtain the twigs and handle, bundle the twigs
then wrap around with stout wire, then sharpen one end of the handle and
force this end into the middle of the bound end of the twigs.

Or you could steal my wife's one. Be careful she doesn't catch you though. I
used to be a handsome prince:--((

"Ellen Grover" wrote in message
...
I know it is desirable to have worms in the ground but my grass is just a
mass of little muddy heaps. I dare not walk on it as it just becomes a
squadge of mud. When the weather becomes drier will it be possible to
remove this before I use the mower ? I have a rotary mower but wonder if
a
'Hover' would be better as the ground is so wet and muddy. Any advice
will
be gratefully received.

I would not consider mowing the grass whilst it is wet and muddy.

Apart from anything else, grass does not need mowing at this time of year,
the grass will not start growing for at least another couple of months.

Leave it to it's own devices.

Alan
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

"Ellen Grover" wrote in message
...
I know it is desirable to have worms in the ground but my grass is just
a
mass of little muddy heaps. I dare not walk on it as it just becomes a
squadge of mud. When the weather becomes drier will it be possible to
remove this before I use the mower ? I have a rotary mower but wonder
if
a
'Hover' would be better as the ground is so wet and muddy. Any advice
will
be gratefully received.

I would not consider mowing the grass whilst it is wet and muddy.

Apart from anything else, grass does not need mowing at this time of year,
the grass will not start growing for at least another couple of months.

Leave it to it's own devices.

Alan
--
Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk




Oh I wish ... mine looks like it needs mowing right now but it's too wet!
L

"u can mow as long as there is no frost about but would advise against using
a cylinder mower grass
doesnt automatically stop growing for 2 months it all depends on the climate
this year i cut 3 bowling greens and cricket squares in december so if it
needs cutting then cut it.spraying your lawn with a fungicide will keep the
worms at bay