Warwickshire Small Holder Paddock Maintenance
Warwickshire Small Holder Paddock Maintenance Paddock Services Cotswolds Ask for Steffan Paddock Services at 07815785457 info@littlemalvernfarm
Warwickshire smallholder paddock maintenance involves seasonal tasks like harrowing to remove dead grass, rolling to level poached areas, and reseeding bare patches. Other key practices include soil testing and fertilizing, weed control through mowing or spraying (especially for ragwort), and implementing rotational grazing to prevent overgrazing and reduce parasite load.
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Warwickshire Small Holder Paddock Maintenance Wood Farm has been providing knowledgeable grassland and countryside advice and maintenance services across Warwickshire, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire since 1980
Whether you are a private land owner and have 0.25 or 250 acres, or are a commercial body carrying out works on third-party owned land, Warwickshire Small Holder Paddock Maintenance Wood Farm can carry out emergency first aid to grassland, plan and maintain a routine management programme, or carry out individual contracting works
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Seasonal paddock management
Spring
- Aerate and roll: Roll paddocks to repair damage from winter poaching and harrowing.
- Harrowing: Use a chain or tine harrow to remove dead grass, stimulate growth, and level the ground.
- Fertilise: After soil analysis, apply an appropriate paddock fertiliser to boost spring growth.
- Reseed: Repair damaged areas, like gateways and fence lines, with suitable paddock grass seed mixes.
Summer
- Topping: Mow the grass to a length of at least 5cm. Topping helps prevent certain weeds from spreading and keeps grass at a good grazing length.
- Weed control: Manage weeds aggressively. Methods include topping, pulling, and targeted herbicide application.
- Poisonous plant removal: Actively remove poisonous plants like ragwort, especially when grazing is limited, as animals may be more inclined to eat them.
Autumn and winter
- Resting and rotation: Implement rotational grazing to rest pastures and prevent overgrazing, which can lead to bare patches and weed growth.
- Avoid poaching: Limit stock numbers and prevent them from regularly crossing the same routes, particularly during wet weather, to reduce ground damage.
- Keep up with poo-picking: Continue to remove droppings regularly to break the parasite lifecycle and prevent weed growth.