How do I transform my yard with weeds into grass??
My yard has a lot of various weeds. Is it best to have it regraded and plant new grass or are there natural remedies?
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You can go either way. Depends on how big your budget is. Regrading and laying sod can get costly. Having a lawn is work and does require a bit of maintenance. Here are some methods you can try!
https://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/how-to-reclaim-a-weedy-yard
https://www.familyhandyman.com/landscaping/restore-a-weedy-patchy-lawn/view-all/
http://yardcare.toro.com/restore/restoring-a-tired-lawn/eight-steps-to-restoring-your-lawn/
Hi Naomi, in my years of trying to obtain a great lawn, learn from my experience. Grade and sod. Tried the seed method, but the roots of the weeds took off way better than the seed. So for me, lesson learned well. Grade and sod only.
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