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  • I hope you can help me. My husband and I live near Converse, TX where the soil is extremely hard with rocks and clay. We want to start decorative flower beds in our front and back yards. We have existing grass in both areas. Since we both have bad backs and bad knees, physically removing the grass isn't really an option. We need a way of killing the grass that will not affect future plantings. Please, what would you suggest?

    6/3/20084:44:31 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Compost, Natural Weed Control

    Spray Natural Weed Control on the grass and wait for about a week and spray again if any grass is still alive, spread a 2-3" layer of compost on the areas you want the beds and till the dead grass and compost into the soil. A to Z rentals on FM 78 or North East Rentals on Nacogdoches Road rents out a "mantis" tiller that would be perfect for your situation, they are light weight and easy to maneuver. 

     

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