Work Project: Pollinator Planting
Jun 8, 2017 10:45:22 GMT -6
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 8, 2017 10:45:22 GMT -6
I have run into an issue at work I am trying to solve. We have propane bulk plants all across our trade territory. These things have big setbacks for safety reasons, as well as large yards to get semis in to unload product. The problem I have, is that my guys are spending 1-2 days per week mowing and trimming at these bulk plants to keep the grass and weeds at bay.
I need these guys doing other things, and I am sick over the amount of money we blow on maintenance. I have proposed planting these properties into wild flowers for the following reasons:
1. It would save a butt load of labor
2. It would save us a butt load of money
3. Positive PR from the pollinator advocacy
4. It would get people talking about us
5. We can get the rest of our work done faster
I'm working through the logistics now with Milborn Seed outta Brookings, and trying to figure out if we can hire the SWCD to do the planting. I've got it pinned down to about $400-500/ac to get it prepped and planted. It could save us thousands per year in maintenance. I'd really love to see this become reality and have a big flashy sign out front promoting it.
The seed guy is saying we should get it killed and put in a temporary cover until late fall and then drill the flowers in around November 1st for this area.
I need these guys doing other things, and I am sick over the amount of money we blow on maintenance. I have proposed planting these properties into wild flowers for the following reasons:
1. It would save a butt load of labor
2. It would save us a butt load of money
3. Positive PR from the pollinator advocacy
4. It would get people talking about us
5. We can get the rest of our work done faster
I'm working through the logistics now with Milborn Seed outta Brookings, and trying to figure out if we can hire the SWCD to do the planting. I've got it pinned down to about $400-500/ac to get it prepped and planted. It could save us thousands per year in maintenance. I'd really love to see this become reality and have a big flashy sign out front promoting it.
The seed guy is saying we should get it killed and put in a temporary cover until late fall and then drill the flowers in around November 1st for this area.
