starting a new veg plot

Edwina Murphy asked 13 years ago

I want to prepare a new vegetable plot for spring which is at present part of my lawn, can i kill off the grass now or do i need to lift the sod before digging.If i can kill the grass what is best to use.

1 Answers

Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
An any for a vegetable plot should be sunny, reasonably sheltered, without tree roots underneath and with a spade-depth of good soil or more.  More at: https://gardenie.wpengine.com/gerrycategory/types-vegetable-growing/?id=5628

You can kill the grass by simply turning down the sod when digging but this does require a bit more effort.

Or you can do so by covering with old carpet or black plastic, but that takes a few months, especially for dandelions and the like, and time is running short. You can also use Roundup as directed on the pack. It does not leave residues.

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