| Ive got questions on what kind of lawn I should put into this house I'm living at. At this point its between St. Augustine and Bermuda. I like SA for the fact that its not that invasive and I plan to put some beds for shrubs, trees, flowers, etc. When I've wanted to start beds in the past, all it took was a well sharpened shovel to scalp it off. Dig in organic matter and bango!...instant beds. However this lawn is about 9000 sq.ft! The sod alone will cost about $2000.
Then there's Bermuda. I like that nice green look that it gets and the fact that you can get nice bermuda in seed form. Its more drought tolerant and can take full sun...something theres plenty of in TX. However, I dont need sun, heat, and organic loving bermuda in my beds...which is where it will definitely be unless I sink lawn edging about a foot down.$$$
Heres my questions:
1)Is there any cheap way to battle bermuda out of my beds without having to pay extra for the edging or pulling it out excessantly.
2)Lets say I go with S.A. Is there anyway to cut up sod pieces and use them as plugs? How fast does S.A. cover?
3) If I sort of mound up the beds with classic good soil covered with a thick layer of mulch, will this hinder the bermuda or will the beds eventually succumb to it?
On another note this landscaping will be done organically considering my 4 month old nephew and 65 lb pit bull will be on this lawn
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