Need something that grows low

[rachunter]

I have a small area about 50x100ft. in front of my pistol target.I was going to plant grass but would rather put something for the deer and turkey.I need something that grows low about 6" or can be cut and still benefit the animals.This spot gets good sun and i can water it if needed.I added the dirt a 50/50 mix of dirt and compost.

Also i have another area about 200x300 ft. that i cleared but i'm not ready to plant yet.What would be a good cover for it wheat/rye? It gets good sun most of the day.

[Zag]

Rye grass, ie pic

[Buckmaster7600]

Clover and a pasture mix.

 

 

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[land 1]

clover can be mowed usually needs 2 or 3 times a year and come back year after year

[rachunter]

red or white clover?

[wolc123]

22 minutes ago, rachunter said:

red or white clover?

White, which is a perennial, so it will last several years, with nothing more than mowing a few times a year for maintenance.  Red is taller and an annual.

Edited May 24, 2020 by wolc123

[Zag]

Clover does require a decent ph, rye will freaking grow on anything and super low maintenance.

[land 1]

white  ive had good luck with lidino and dutch white

[rachunter]

1 hour ago, Zag said:

Clover does require a decent ph, rye will freaking grow on anything and super low maintenance.

I'm going to put the rye in the bigger area.The dirt is good to go i just want to keep it from weeding out until i'm ready to plant this fall.