"J. Kolenovsky" wrote in message
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A sodcutter makes a real clean grass scalp. Most are adjustable
from
1.5" to 3.5". After you removed the turf you could decide on
tilling the
bare soil. Something you could do is cover this freshly uncovered
soil
with hardwood mulch and let it overwinter. Or start using it
immediately
for food production if your needs reqire.

Removing the sod also removes most of the weed seeds, resulting
in a more weed-free garden. Tilling is much easier with the sod
gone.

Bob