Backyard Clover & Chicory Plot

[Cabin Fever]

Moved into my house last December and wanted to do something to attract deer and turkeys into the backyard to watch. I had no equipment to work the soil, so in the spring, I decided to just broadcast Whitetail Institute Fusion (Clover & Chicory) seed, hoping it would grow well enough. I did a soil test and broadcast fertilizer. I later ended up adding Whitetail Institute Edge (mix of clover, chicory, alfalfa, and several other seeds) for more variety for the critters. I mow it every 2 weeks, as high as my lawn tractor will cut (~4"), and it bounces right back with a vengeance! I've certainly gotten my moneys worth out of it already, considering I only have a couple bags of seed and a bag of fertilizer into it!!

It's really exceeded my expectations as far as growth and the deer and turkeys love it too! I watched a doe feeding in it the other night and when she picked her head up, she had clover stems draping out of all sides of her mouth! I have turkeys that spend several hours every day out feeding in the clover, bugging, preening, and just lounging in the shade! There's 4-5 rabbits that we see as well! Really relaxing and enjoyable watching the critters! I also planted 4 late bearing apple trees along the edge of the yard and plan to add 6 or so late bearing crab apple trees next spring. #countrylife!!! 

 

 

 

[Zag]

Looks awesome. I’m a huge fan of WI, they never disappoint!! Ill be doing my back yr in clover next spring!!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Love the brown stain you used on the railings of your "hunting blind"..lol

[Cabin Fever]

15 minutes ago, Culvercreek hunt club said:

Love the brown stain you used on the railings of your "hunting blind"..lol

Thanks! I figure if I get some pink camo, I can tuck myself in behind the flower pot! LOL

[BizCT]

Nice, but where are the bucks????

[LET EM GROW]

Theres no better blend to have in a back yard plot! And this is what I do with my back yard plot as well. Good stuff sir. I love watching wildlife from the deck 

[Cabin Fever]

Haven't been seeing much during the day in the yard, so I thought I'd put a cam out to see what's going on at night. Still there!

 

[Gobbler Chaser]

I have my plots further from the house and my clover has really thrived this yr. The wet summer has my plots looking really good now ,but will have to see what the first couple frosts bring. Right now does are in my plots day and night