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Shovel grass/sod or kill it??
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Posted: Apr/01/2008 6:50 PM PST
Okay, well I just finished shoveling up grass/sod to create my front garden. It was extremely hard. What I'm wondering is, when I do the back-yard...should I just buy that grass/weed-killer stuff? Or would I still have to dig up the grass? Could I kill it and then put a couple inches of soil over it? If I can do that, how long would I need to wait to plant anything there? I wouldn't want any remaining grass/weed killer to kill my new plants. What is the easiest way to do this?? 
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Posted: Apr/02/2008 8:20 AM PST
I wouldn't know how long you would have to wait for the weed killer to go away so honestly, I think you are safer digging it up. It is more work, but I think you will be happier in the end. |
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Posted: Apr/02/2008 10:02 AM PST
I use round up to spray on the grassy area I want to plant in. It works as soon as it hits the tops and works its way down to the root. I then place thick layers of newspaper on top ofthe grass and then I put mulch on top of that. The round up will not hurt your new plants. Round up only works when you place it on the plant itself. Besides with this method you will not be planting directly after you spray. You can then plant right in the mulch by making an impression where you want the plant to be, putting a handful or two of potting soil in the impression and then plant. If this is a large plant you can dig down through the newspaper into the soil line, then make sure the newspaper is pulled up or replaced around the base of the plant. I have in the past dug just like you are doing. It doesn't keep the grass/weeds from coming up any better. The newspaper forms a light barrier that keeps the weed/grass from being able to germinate or grow. Of course nothing is 100% bt this has worked the best for me. Hope this helps. Linda B |
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Posted: Apr/02/2008 10:13 AM PST
How well does that work in large areas? Do you need a lot of Round-up? Great info BTW........... 
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Posted: Apr/02/2008 10:15 AM PST
Yes I am definitely doing that in the backyard! Thanks for the info.
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