Lawn Removal Method Steps Water existing lawn until soil is moist Put down a thick layer of cardboard not waxed Add a thick layer of organic material gt 12 Compost manure soil straw wood chips ID: 347726
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SHEET MULCHING Lawn Removal Method
Steps:Water existing lawn until soil is moistPut down a thick layer of cardboard (not waxed)Add a thick layer of organic material > 12” Compost, manure, soil, straw, wood chipsMust be weed/seed freeMoisten the layer to speed decomposition Let the layers sit for 4 – 6 weeks before plantingWhat happens under the Mulch?Grass/weeds decay and become food for earthwormsWeeds are too deep to germinateClay soil will drain more rapidly due to increase in organic matter
23Jun2012, UCCE
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