Site Management
Belpere are often asked about general Site improvement and maintenance as part of a Horticultural or Agricultural enterprise or sometimes even the smaller domestic area.
If the pH is low and the nutrients are poor, application of lime and manure can rebalance soil condition in favour of grass. Good results can be achieved by addressing soil conditions, but this is often just the first step towards success.
Compaction is caused by a range of factors, but one of the most common is sheep’s feet.
Dig a series of soil pits across your field and look for signs of compaction in the soil structure. Compaction will restrict proper drainage in grassland soils, and wet soils favour rushes over productive grass.
You can address compaction with aerators and subsoilers, but this work needs to be carefully timed to achieve maximum success.