Please evaluate my grass planting plan.
I have an area behind my chicken coop where pine trees used to grow.
The area is in partial shade (eastern part of the house)
This is agricultural zone 5 (Northrn Illinois)
We cut those trees down and removed stumps, and planted 4 fruit trees.
We want to plant grass lawn in the area. Most of the area is barren,
but there is some weed type growth on one side.
My plan is:
1. Kill weeds with ROUNDUP. Wait 2 days.
2. Rent a TILLER and TILL the area, and level it (it is uneven).
3. Sprinkle a layer of TOPSOIL
4. Spread high quality SEED
5. Sprinkle more TOPSOIL
6. WATER the area on a 3x Daily basis for 1 month
Is this sensible?
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