Hi,

Thanks to all for the input. I see there are lots of ways to do it. I
also see that I should have done this last Fall... Oh, well. I think
I'll try overturning the soil, mulching it well, planting, and prepare
for a lot of weeding.

No, I never let the grass grow more than about 5-6 inches, but there's a
lot more than just grass in that plot. :-( I also tried rolling up the
sod with a shovel but quickly abandoned the attempt since my efforts
were not rewarded.

Other questions: How do I let my own plants come up through the mulch?
I guess I'd make divets down to the soil and plant "accurately" within
them? Also, is it better in this case to overturn the soil with a
shovel or with a roto-tiller?

Thanks again,
Topher

Tom Jaszewski wrote:
On Wed, 07 May 2003 15:52:15 GMT, wrote:


if you till or even remove the sod the seeds that were buried will now
germinate.



you mean you let your grass grow tall enough to seed? In fescue that
8-14 inches.


"Nature, left alone, is in perfect balance.
Harmful insects and plant diseases are always present,
but do not occur in nature to an extent which requires the use of poisonous chemicals.
The sensible approach to disease and insect control is to grow sturdy crops in a healthy environment."

Masanobu Fukuoka, One Straw Revolution--1978