Sentences with phrase «spreading grass seeds»

He points to research that shows that mammoths and other large herbivores trampling across the ancient Arctic ecosystems helped maintain the grasslands by knocking down trees and spreading grass seeds in the dung.

Not exact matches

Much farther than the few feet seeds can travel on their own — perhaps explaining the grass» rapid spread.

The extensive grasslands found all over the world are a testament to just how effectively grass seed resists mammalian digestion, and how the grass actually uses these predators to spread it further afield.

Wait a few days and then spread a good organic fertilizer, like spray Fish Emulsion, or Worm Poo (these fertilizers won't hamper the growth of new grass seed).

With their wallowing and grazing, bison provide natural disturbances to the landscape that spread native seeds, aerate the soil, and help maintain the natural balance of prairie grasses and flowers.

Still have to finish off and plant the outer beds and spread manure and dirt in the former driveway to prepare it for grass seed.