1/2 of backyard is hopeless

fishandfly – posted 07 January 2007 15:43

Location: South Atlanta

Around 2500 square feet of my backyard is 99% weed growth.

I figure I may as well kill it all and go through the process of seeding it from scratch.

I’ve read a ton of websites about the seeding process for new lawns, but am a little fearful about actually killing it off and starting the process.

Does anyone have any advice?

Should I just buy some commercial grade round up?

Also, any good suggestions for places to purchase supplies in South Atlanta (i.e. wholesale suppliers)

We’ve got a newborn on the way and I want to prep the back yard.

tommy – posted 24 March 2007 21:16

spray round up, after everything is dead, mow short. keep the area moist until any left over weed seeds germinate. Spray round up again after new weeds are a couple of inches tall. After the second kill is complete, go ahead and seed/ top dress.