Debated on posting this in the food plot or fruit tree section but looking for some advice on how to safety plant around fruit trees. I used to have a nice clover plot around my fruit trees but over the years the weeds have slowly overtaken it.
I have access to a plow and disc but am worried about cutting the tree roots. I've tried the no till method using buckwheat in the spring/summer but the deer like eating it too much that it doesn't work very well as a cover crop/weed suppressant.
Any other suggestions for the best way to get this plot back into shape without risking harm to the trees?
I've carefully spot sprayed glyphosate and that took care of most of the grasses but there's still a decent amount of broadleaf weeds growing.
Would winter wheat be able to overtake the mowed weeds or should I be looking at no till drill options?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
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I have access to a plow and disc but am worried about cutting the tree roots. I've tried the no till method using buckwheat in the spring/summer but the deer like eating it too much that it doesn't work very well as a cover crop/weed suppressant.
Any other suggestions for the best way to get this plot back into shape without risking harm to the trees?
I've carefully spot sprayed glyphosate and that took care of most of the grasses but there's still a decent amount of broadleaf weeds growing.
Would winter wheat be able to overtake the mowed weeds or should I be looking at no till drill options?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
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