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rc10pt

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Have multiple lanes through my timber used primarily to get from stand to stand. These are wide enough to drive a vehicle down and even get turned around in the corners. There is canopy over most but sun does get through a bit too. The problem I am having is that the parcel is land locked so once crop goes in there is no way to get a mower back to it. Currently it is overgrown with stick tights, burrs, etc. this is really pissing me off when trying to walk to my stands in the dark and getting covered by these. I'm curious if I got up there in the spring and sprayed it and turned up the soil, could I plant something that will grow to keep it a path and not weeds? In the past I have just sprayed with 2/4D and it helped come summer/fall but I'm just looking for more of a long term fix. Sent from my iPhone using IW
 
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Have multiple lanes through my timber used primarily to get from stand to stand. These are wide enough to drive a vehicle down and even get turned around in the corners. There is canopy over most but sun does get through a bit too. The problem I am having is that the parcel is land locked so once crop goes in there is no way to get a mower back to it. Currently it is overgrown with stick tights, burrs, etc. this is really pissing me off when trying to walk to my stands in the dark and getting covered by these. I'm curious if I got up there in the spring and sprayed it and turned up the soil, could I plant something that will grow to keep it a path and not weeds? In the past I have just sprayed with 2/4D and it helped come summer/fall but I'm just looking for more of a long term fix. Sent from my iPhone using IW
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If it is strictly for paths and you arn't concerned about a food source some of the turf grasses have been developed to stay short without mowing although they may require more sun than you have. Perennial ryegrass is another option. If food is a concern the obvious choice to me is clover. It can be maintained with chemicals and a backpack sprayer for the most part.
 
Well....food would be a plus but I've never been sure of how any of the "food" seed would like 50% sun at best. If clover could make it then I'd be all over that but that's also a re-plant every 3-4 years correct? I guess I can just try some of the more open areas to "food" and stick with more of the grasses in the more covered areas.

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Clover will thrive in that environment as long as it is getting some sun. You can get at least 5 years out of it, but a light re-seed every few years will keep it going for as long as you want.
 
I have seeded thru-timber lanes to clover with fair success in the past. Definitely, the more sunlit areas did better than the shadier spots though.

I also usually mow these lanes at least once per year, sometimes more. I know you said your landlocked, but can you get a regular lawn tractor in there? That's what I did for several years before getting a "real" tractor with a mower.
 
I'm ok to drive back up there until the crops get too high but they plant right next to the fnc so I can only walk once the crops are up.

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If you're not interested in clover you can backpack spray crossbow or escort. They will have some residual effect and let the sedges and grasses create a carpet. After they are established they will choke out the broadleaves.
 
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