On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 10:48:04 AM UTC-7, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
On 4/7/2014 11:02 AM, Higgs Boson wrote:

About 2 weeks ago I sucked up my principles and applied R*****d Up

to a 6 x 15 DG (decomposed granite) area that had become

grass/weedy. The growth obediently died. Now I don't know now to

get rid of it so I can lay down more DG. Should I scrape with a

flat blade shovel, or is there an easier way, or...?



Sounds like you want to keep the ground firm and stable for applying

the decomposed granite without worrying about it settling unevenly, so

tilling or digging is out. I'd just use a mower or a weed whip to trim

it as short as possible. That would probably be sufficient. If you

really want to get rid of it, do a small, careful burn of the area

after trimming it as short as you can get it.

Thanks, Moe. Grass is now dead thanks to R*****up. I just want to get rid of the dead grass.

Am actually thinking of removing the whole DG shebang and paving the area with used brick, which I have some of. But job of excavating to the depth of the brick is not for tomorrow...not highest priority.

HB