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Date: | Wed, 26 Mar 1997 06:16:13 -0500 |
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Hi:
I have not tried this but why not plant some white clover in front of
the hive.
It only grows 3 or 4 inches high and the bees like it. You would not
have to cut it either. It is sold at any Co-op or grain seed type store.
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> > Bees HATE weed eaters. GUARANTEED!!! They aren't fond of lawn mowers
> > either, but they HATE weed eaters. Another alternative is to mulch around
> > your hives to keep the weeds and grasses from growing. As any organic
> > gardener will tell you, a thick mulch will keep the vegetation from
> > growing and eliminate the need for close trimming. Mulch will retain
> > water, hence encourage wood rot, so a good strategy is to have your hives
> > on an inorganic stand (cinder blocks are ideal), mulch heavily around
> > the stand (a bale of straw or lawn clippings or even a sheet of cardboard
> > works well) and no grass will grow, eliminating the nee
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> Hi Aaron ,
>
Steve
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