new lawn

 


hello
is there a weed killer that i can use to kill all the weeds in the soil
and
still let me sow grass seeds in a couple of weeks?
at the moment ive dug up all the soil and weeds that i could but i know
that
there are bound to be some ive missed!!!
many thanks

shaner




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shaner

 

shaner wrote the following:

http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/planting-and-repair/renovating-your-old-lawn.php


      Total Renovation



If your lawn is beyond minor repairs or is simply not what you want it
to be, you may want to replace it. Total renovation is the process of
killing-off any existing grass and weeds in your lawn and starting over.
The following steps below will help you in renovating your lawn:

   1. *Know when to renovate*. Since total renovation involves
      replanting your grass, you should do so only when it is the best
      time to plant your new grass. Most warm-season grasses are planted
      in the late-spring and most cool-season grasses are planted in the
      early fall. So make sure you renovate your lawn when planting time
      is best! Click here to learn more about grasses
    
<http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/getting-to-know-your-lawn.php>
      and when to plant them.
   2. *Kill your existing lawn and weeds*. Since most people are
      starting over, it is a good idea to kill any grass and weeds so
      they don't cause more problems in your new lawn. If not, then why
      renovate anyway? The best way kill-off your lawn and weeds is
      through the use of a broad-spectrum herbicide such as Roundup or
      glyphosate. Simply find a non-windy day, mix your concentrated
      herbicide with water, and spray with a pump sprayer over your
      lawn. Make sure if you have any trees, plants, and flowers that
      they are not sprayed with the herbicide otherwise you may end up
      planting more then just grass when your done. Make sure to read
      the directions on the herbicide label. Depending on the
      application, you may want to repeat the spraying a few times over
      a few days to make sure you have killed everything. Most
      herbicides will take a few weeks to fully work so make sure you
      plan accordingly.
   3. *Aerate, Dethatch, and remove the old grass and weeds*. Now that
      your grass and weeds are dead, it's time to remove them and start
      over. First you will need to dethatch your lawn to loosen-up the
      soil, and remove the old grass and weeds. Click here for more on
      dethatching
      <http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/how-do-i-dethatch.php> .
      Next you will need to aerate the soil to help loosen it up and
      better prepare it for planting and watering. Click here for more
      on aerating
      <http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/what-is-aerating.php> .
      Finally, you will need to rake away all the excess grass, weeds,
      plugs, and debris that is on the lawn surface. Once completed,
      smooth-out the surface with rake and remove and chunks, rocks, or
      excess debris that remain.
   4. *Planting your new lawn*: Now that your soil is ready, it is time
      apply your seeds/sod, fertilizer, and plant your new lawn.
   5. *Caring for your new lawn*: Now that you have completed your
      planting, it is time to make sure that your new lawn is watered
      and cared for properly to insure its new growth.

For additional info -
http://www.google.com/search?q=renovate+a+lawn


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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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