How do I revive a weed filled backyard?
I am a novice in gardening. My backyard was full of weeds n dandelions last summer. This spring I would love to convert it to a grass one. Plz advise me how to do, when to start preparing, n what to do..
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You can also go to your local Home Depot, Lowes or garden center for expert help with your growing area and zone. Good luck
You have many options. Try and reclaim a weedy yard:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/landscaping/restore-a-weedy-patchy-lawn/view-all/
https://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/how-to-reclaim-a-weedy-yard
Or scrap it and start over.
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-start-lawns-from-seed-2132204
https://www.gardeningchannel.com/how-to-start-a-new-lawn-from-scratch/
https://www.familyhandyman.com/landscaping/lawn-care/lawns-how-to-reseed/view-all/
Last summer I scrapped mine and started over. I am in zone 9 and used Marathon fescue and white clover.