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Post by span870 on Mar 12, 2014 5:11:21 GMT -5
I built a running pen for my beagles. In the process of having equipment in and out we layed down some serious trails. I am getting to many sight chases. Any ideas of grasses to plant that will grow super quick and grows thick? Also am looking for ideas on other plants to plant. Grand idea was multiflora rose because of the way it grows until I found out DNR frowns on the idea of transplanting such an invasive species. Blackberry came to mind but not really cost effective for the amount I need. Anyone have any experience with honeysuckle? Other ideas?
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 12, 2014 5:23:00 GMT -5
Honeysuckle will be just as devastating to your local flora as is Muli-Flora Rose. Same goes for Autumn Olive! You might check into planting Wheat &/or Rye.
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Post by span870 on Mar 12, 2014 6:55:13 GMT -5
If you are referring to devastating per my property, that isn't a concern. The property was bought for one purpose and that was my running pen. I need it as thick as possible. It won't be used for anything but that purpose. Is honeysuckle classified as an invasive species by DNR and governed as such as far as not transplant? I'm not to worried about a food source as I supplement feed the rabbits.
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Post by throbak on Mar 12, 2014 8:37:42 GMT -5
Would without question Plant Switch Grass (Alamo) Indian Grass, , Little Bluestem and Bigblue stem in a Mix Get that stuff down and the other will come naturally I have planted hundreds of acres of this and the one thing everyone asks was where did all the rabbits come from I have around 35 acres of this so I Know first hand get hold of Nate Yazel at Wilbert Wright he is your district bio with the DNR
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Post by nater on Mar 12, 2014 8:54:56 GMT -5
If honeysuckle stayed put exactly where you planted it, then it wouldn't be the worst thing to plant. But it doesn't stay put--birds spread it like wildfire--and it probably is the single worst thing you can plant (other than kudzu). Raspberry or black raspberry would be a little better, and rabbits will mow down on it all year long. It is also hard to control though, and I hate walking through it.
The warm season grasses suggested by throbak sound like a great alternative.
There are a number of native shrubs you could plant for woody cover to complement the grassy stuff:
Serviceberry
Black Chokeberry
New Jersey Tea
Buttonbush
Gray Dogwood
American Hazelnut
Wahoo
Common Winterberry
Spicebush
Fragrant Sumac
Shining Sumac
Blackhaw
American cranberry Bush
XXXXXley Ash
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Post by drs on Mar 12, 2014 9:01:12 GMT -5
Plant Perennial Rye grass or Korean lespedeza, but first check your soils pH.
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Post by span870 on Mar 12, 2014 9:17:23 GMT -5
Throbak... How do those grasses hold up to water and snow build up?
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Post by throbak on Mar 12, 2014 11:24:02 GMT -5
Mine has been snowed down Iced down and like the energizer bunny it keeps on springing back The Switch stands the best I pm you
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Post by esshup on Mar 12, 2014 15:20:59 GMT -5
throbak, where is a good place to get those seeds? Got any tips on what to use to plant 'em? I've got about 9 ac that I need to put into WSG.
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Post by throbak on Mar 12, 2014 17:02:50 GMT -5
I Use Tom Applegate at Brook Indiana, Office 219-275-3664 cell 219-863-2136 There are different ways The best is to use a No Till Drill Most SWCD,s have them for rent Go to the SWCD first there are a lot of programs out there to help with funding If you are in a Quail Initiative the DNR has funds up North Pheasants Forever has funds The new Farmbill has money The USFWS has money The SWCD in your County SHOULD have all that information and SHOULD know who has the money PF will do I believe 5 acres for free and supply every thing and bring a drill with them if you call Tom mention me, Dale
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Post by esshup on Mar 13, 2014 20:26:45 GMT -5
Thanks Dale! I'll give him a call tomorrow.
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