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Best way to start lawn over with minimal weeds?

11 years ago

I started my 2400 sq. ft lawn from seed in November. I've used weed and feed, and various other weed killers, but I would say that the lawn is 90% weeds.

I've used Scotts weed identification service, and most of the weeds they identified can only be killed with roundup. The lawn looks terrible as I have large amounts of smooth bromegrass and barley foxtail amongst several other ones.

I want to start over, how can I best do that? But, I want to start over in a way as to kill the seeds before replanting? I'm thinking I wont plant again till Fall, so in the meantime I can focus on the weeds.

What do you think?

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Mark McIntosh
Original Author
11 years ago
FYI, I'm in Upland, Ca and the there is lots of shade in various points in the day.
grass1950
11 years ago
If your lawn isn't getting at least 3 hours of direct sun a day, it's not likely any type of turf grass will grow. Weeds, yes, grass, no.
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dchall_san_antonio
11 years ago
I'm sorry to see your lawn did not take. Before you get into a renovation, what do you think the problem was that it did not work the first time? I'm thinking November was a little late, but there might be more to it.

What kind of grass seed did you use?
How did you water it?
When did you use weed n feed?
Do you have any of the target grass left?

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