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Easiest way to get rid of grass layer (self.gardening)
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What is the easiest way to destroy the grass in my lawn. I want to plant a variety of local flowers, grass and ferns.

I don't want to use anything that would harm insects and I would prefer not to take it up in sod because the loam is very thick in rocks.

Would a power tiller work to destroy the grass? Maybe a tarp over the grass?

Thanks in advance.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Rototill it. The sod mat will stop things from germinating if you use cardboard.

What do you mean the 'loam is very thick in rocks'?

Loam is a textual class, not a soil horizon.

I'm assuming you have a lot of rocks in your topsoil. As long as you can till without ruining your tiller, go for it.